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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Registering or Changing Your Address in Japan
When you arrive in Japan and have a fixed addr…
What is Chonaikai (Neighborhood Associations) and How can Foreigners Join?
In Japan, each district has an organization ru…
Mago wa Yasashii: Japanese Key to Healthy Eating
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Japanese Job Titles in English
There are many job titles that are commonly used in Japanese companies. Sometimes even some Japanese people…
Buying New / Used Cars in Japan
This page contains affiliate links. Having a car provides practical benefits. In this article you can learn…
English speaking car dealers in Japan
This page contains affiliate links. While Japan has a large number of motor companies, those that can provi…
Leasing Cars in Japan
This page contains affiliate links. There are numerous advantages to leasing an automobile. For individuals…
Train Etiquette in Japan: What to Expect as a Foreigner
The Japanese train system is renowned througho…
Eating Outside in Japan: Know the Rules, Avoid a Food Fight
Japan is one of the cleanest, most well-kept c…
Foreigner-Friendly Yoga Studios in Tokyo
Many Yoga classes are available in Tokyo and its popularity has gained within the past few years. In a fast paced city like Tokyo, stress management becomes very important and Yoga is one of the great ways to reduce stress and anxiety. There are other benefits as well such as maintaining weight, stronger bones, improving sense of balance, improving lung capacity, lower blood pressure, increasing flexibility and many more.
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Japanese Cooking Classes in Tokyo: Learn How to Cook Japanese Food
No Japanese, no problem—there are a wide variety of English-friendly cooking classes available throughout Tokyo that can teach you how to make all your favorite Japanese foods, from sushi and ramen to traditional home-cooked meals.
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Onsen Etiquette in Japan: Rules and Manners
Nothing beats the soothing effects and cultural experience of visiting a Japanese hot spring (Onsen). A tri…
Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo) classes in Tokyo
This page contains affiliate links. Shodo, or Japanese calligraphy, is a traditional art with much history…
Exploring Ikebana: The Art of Japanese Flower Arranging
Ikebana is the traditional art of Japanese flower arranging, but don’t mistake it for a version of Western-…
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 t…
Zoos and Aquariums in Tokyo
If you are seeking for Zoos and Aquariums in and around Tokyo, this is the right list for you! There is a p…
