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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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Digital Nomad in Japan: Rise of Short to Medium-Term Stays from Overseas
In recent times, there has been an increase in individuals coming to Japan for short or medium-term stays, engaging in work from their home country while enjoying tourism. As a result, there is a grow…
English-Speaking Mental Health Professionals in Tokyo, Osaka & Nagoya
This is an extensive list of English-speaking psychologists and psychiatrists in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. Many specialize in different areas of mental wellness and offer a variety of services based o…
Why Hiring a Housekeeper in Japan Might Be the Best Decision for Your Mental Health
Feeling overwhelmed with daily life in Japan? You’re not alone. For many expats, adjusting to a new culture, language, and pace of life can add layers of stress to an already busy schedule. Add housework to the mix, and it becomes to feel like there’s never a moment to breathe. But there’s a solution that often gets overlooked: hiring a housekeeper. We Celestsitter would like to introduce to you why bringing a helping hand into your home might be the best mental health decision you make this year.
How to Get a Part-Time Job for Foreigners and Students in Japan
Getting a part-time job in Japan, is not very difficult, almost 75% of foreigners and students easily get a part-time job there. Especially in big these like Tokyo, Osaka, and Yokohama. Moreover, the shortage of manpower in almost every domain due to the aging population of Japan is paving the path for foreign job.
Osaka Climate & Weather: Monthly Averages & Seasonal Tips
For foreign expats moving to Osaka from overseas or other parts of Japan, this guide provides helpful information on Osaka’s weather. Osaka experiences four distinct seasons, with generally mild and p…
Tokyo Climate & Weather: Monthly Averages & Seasonal Tips
Tokyo experiences distinct seasonal variations, but in recent years, spring and autumn seem to be shorter. Summers are hot and humid, while winters can be dry and cold. From July to October, typhoon season occurs, bringing sudden heavy rain and strong winds.
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English-Speaking Dentists in Iwakuni (Yamaguchi)
There is a U.S. Marine Corps base in Iwakuni-shi, which has brought a significant number of military-related foreign residents and affiliated businesses to the area. As a result, the city offers vario…
English-Speaking Dentists in Kobe
Finding proper dental care in Kobe is easy, but finding an English-speaking dentist or knowing which hospitals offer dental services can be a bit more challenging. Fortunately, many dentists and ortho…
English-Speaking Dentists in Nagoya
Nagoya, an international city, is home to many foreign residents and offers a variety of English-speaking services and facilities. Access to a dentist is just as essential for your life in Japan as ac…
English-Speaking Dentists in Osaka
Finding an English-speaking dentist in Japan can be challenging, especially when explaining symptoms and treatment preferences. Clear communication with your dentist or hospital staff is crucial to re…
English-Speaking Dentists in Yokohama
For foreigners living in Japan, finding an English-speaking dentist is essential to ease communication concerns. Explaining symptoms and pain levels can be stressful without language support, whether…
How to Find Japanese Online Teachers and Tutors
This page contains affiliate links. We have compiled a list of websites where you can learn Japanese online from native Japanese teachers. The great advantage is that you can take a lesson whenever yo…
Popular Japanese Language Schools in Tokyo for International Students
Here is an overview of major Japanese language schools in Tokyo with student capacities around or above 1,000, popular among international students (as of July 2025). You’ll find clear information abo…
Art, Music, Sports Classes for Children in Tokyo
There are many fun classes for children in Tokyo and these classes are supported in English. Here is some information that you may be interested in. If you are looking for daycares or kindergartens, i…
Karate Dojos & Karate in Japan
This page contains affiliate links. Emerging from the tranquil islands of Okinawa, Karate is esteemed as one of the most iconic martial arts worldwide. Renowned for its compelling repertoire, includin…
Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Japan
This page contains affiliate links. If karate is the most well-known of Japan's empty-handed martial arts, judo comes in second. Whereas karate stresses punches, judo, which is Japanese for "gentle ma…
Aikido Dojos in Japan
This page contains affiliate links. Aikido is a style of Japanese martial arts that is relatively new. Aikido focuses on defending its practitioners without injuring their attackers. Aikido does not h…
Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo) classes in Tokyo
This page contains affiliate links. Shodo, or Japanese calligraphy, is a traditional art with much history behind it. Shodo's roots are in ancient China where kanji, one of the major forms of Japanese…
Learning Ikebana: English-Speaking Ikebana Classes in Tokyo
There are several Ikebana schools / classes in Tokyo where you can learn it in English. If you would like to know what Ikebana is, please read Exploring Ikebana, The Art of Japanese Flower Arranging.I…
Art, Music, Culture, Dance Classes in English in Tokyo
There are many classes and lessons in Tokyo available in English. These classes offer a great opportunity to experience new aspects of Japanese culture, new artistic fields, or new musical instruments…
