EXPAT INFO
Discover essential information for expats living in Japan. Our guide offers valuable tips on settling in, understanding local customs, navigating everyday life, handling official documents, and finding the best attractions. Whether you're new to Japan or looking to enhance your experience, we provide practical insights to help you thrive in your new home.
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Seasonal Living Guide for Foreigners in Japan
This page contains affiliate links. Life in Japan changes significantly with the seasons. By preparing for spring, rainy season, summer, autumn, and winter, you can enjoy a comfortable and safe daily…
10 Things Every Newcomer Should Know Before Moving to Japan
Moving to Japan is an exciting journey filled with unique cultural experiences, vibrant cities, and stunning landscapes. But for many newcomers, daily life can be very different from what guidebooks a…
Turn Your iPhone or Android into a Mobile Suica/PASMO IC Card
This page contains affiliate links. IC cards like Suica and PASMO have made traveling in Japan seamless. With smartphones and smartwatches, you can now store these cards digitally for even more conven…
English-Speaking Hospitals in Tokyo
Hokkaido Tokyo Kanagawa Aichi Kyoto Osaka Hyogo Hiroshima Yamaguchi Hospitals with English-speaking doctors and staff in major cities such as Tokyo a…
English-Speaking Hospitals in Kanagawa
Hokkaido Tokyo Kanagawa Aichi Kyoto Osaka Hyogo Hiroshima Yamaguchi Hospitals with English-speaking doctors and staff in Kanagawa, along with emergen…
English-Speaking Hospitals in Aichi
Hokkaido Tokyo Kanagawa Aichi Kyoto Osaka Hyogo Hiroshima Yamaguchi Hospitals with English-speaking doctors and staff in Aichi, Japan, along with eme…
English-Speaking Hospitals in Kyoto
Hokkaido Tokyo Kanagawa Aichi Kyoto Osaka Hyogo Hiroshima Yamaguchi Hospitals with English-speaking doctors and staff in Kyoto, Japan, along with eme…
English-Speaking Hospitals in Osaka
Hokkaido Tokyo Kanagawa Aichi Kyoto Osaka Hyogo Hiroshima Yamaguchi Hospitals with English-speaking doctors and staff in Osaka, along with emergency…
English-Speaking Hospitals in Hyogo
Hokkaido Tokyo Kanagawa Aichi Kyoto Osaka Hyogo Hiroshima Yamaguchi Hospitals with English-speaking doctors and staff in Hyogo, Japan, along with eme…
English-Speaking Hospitals in Hiroshima
Hokkaido Tokyo Kanagawa Aichi Kyoto Osaka Hyogo Hiroshima Yamaguchi Hospitals with English-speaking doctors and staff in Hiroshima, Japan, along with…
English-Speaking Hospitals in Yamaguchi
Hokkaido Tokyo Kanagawa Aichi Kyoto Osaka Hyogo Hiroshima Yamaguchi Hospitals with English-speaking doctors and staff in Yamaguchi, Japan, along with…
Chopstick Etiquette in Japan : DOs and DON'Ts
This page contains affiliate links. Most people around the world are familiar with chopsticks these days, whether from eating out in a favourite Asian-cuisine restaurant or chowing down on cup noodles…
How to Use a Japanese Washing Machine
This page contains affiliate links. Japan’s future-tech society has created many solutions to keep a nation looking its best, but when you’re living in a foreign country, sometimes even the simplest t…
Japan Voltage, Frequency, and Plug Type: Guide to Plugging In
If you are traveling to Japan, it is important to know that the electronic devices and appliances that you bring may not work without a bit a planning. This is because the standard plug types availabl…
Age Restrictions in Japan: Drinking, Smoking, Voting & More
A Japanese person's age is significantly linked to their social position from their early school years until they obtain a job and even into retirement. For around 140 years, the age of adulthood in J…
10 Best Tokyo Flea Markets for Bargain-Hunting
There are many different ways to experience the culture of a foreign place, but nothing gives quite the same insight into local pop culture. >> What is Mottainai? The Japanese Meanings and Expre…
Japan National Census 2025
The Census is an important national statistical survey conducted every five years, covering all people and households living in Japan. This year, 2025, is a Census year. The online response period is…
Cost of Living in Japan
Are you wondering the monthly living cost in Japan? As prices have been rising significantly in many countries, the situation in Japan is equivalent. In this article, you will find the Consumer Price…
10 Most Convenient Daily Life Services in Japan for Expats
Living in Japan, it’s easy to notice how many everyday services are “just too convenient.” For foreigners, Japan’s lifestyle services are not only efficient but also impressively thoughtful. From shop…
English-Speaking Driving Schools in Tokyo
This page contains affiliate links. If you are unfamiliar with Japanese driving rules or are otherwise unable to pass the practical driving test, you may want to attend one of the many driving schools…
