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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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…
Furusato Nozei: How to Benefit from Japan's Hometown Tax
Furusato Nōzei, or the hometown tax, is a syst…
Taxi Apps in Japan: Your Gateway to Seamless Urban Mobility
In the heart of Tokyo and across major cities…
Japanese Cleanliness: Japan’s Obsession with Tidying Up
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What to Know about Japanese Noodles and Etiquette
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How to Read Recycling Symbols on Products in Japan
Taking care of garbage is an everyday part of…
Car Seats and Booster Seats for Children in Japan
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