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Sep 20. 2019 Topics Raising your kids in Tokyo! What is it like to raise a child in Japan for a foreigner? １ Raising children in Japan for foreigners According to the Ministry of Justice, the number of foreign residents residing in Japan at the end of 2018 was over 2.73 million, a record high. More than half of the foreigners living in Japan are qualified for permanent residence or for staying on a long-term basis and it is believed that the number of ...
Sep 20. 2019 Topics Let's Use Taxis in Tokyo! Know-How for Foreigners to Use Taxis in Japan １　How to take a taxi in Japan Visitors from foreign countries must think about using taxis in Japan because they are often encumbered with luggage or don't know how to get to the destination. Taxis are convenient when you don't have time and are in a rush, however, you may be bewildered by cultural difference unless you look up how to take them i...
Sep 20. 2019 Topics Check it out! A guide to using the post office in Japan for foreigners! １ Types of mail The postal service provides service for both mailing overseas and mailing in Japan. If you live in Tokyo, chances are you will be sending letters and packages back home to your family and friends. Let's take some time to understand the ins and outs of mail so that you can use this service smoothly when you need to use the post o...
Sep 20. 2019 Topics Is Tokyo dangerous!? This is a summary covering natural disaster preparation that Japan wants foreigners to know １ Natural Disasters in Japan Japan is known as a "peaceful country with very little crime" compared to other countries. It is also a country prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides caused by heavy rains, floods, land subsidence and record heat. The reason why Japan is a disaster-prone country is thought to be due to...
Sep 20. 2019 Topics Is Japan strict about sorting trash!? Basic knowledge of sorting trash that foreigners residing in Japan should know １ Japan is a beautiful country that is strict about sorting trash, with very little littering Many foreigners who have visited Japan are surprised by the beauty of the Japanese cities. The main stations in Tokyo, Shinjuku and Shibuya, remain beautiful and clean despite the large number of daily users. The littering of trash is of course conside...
Sep 20. 2019 Topics Work in Tokyo! Helpful tips for foreigners looking for work in Tokyo. １ The current situation for foreign workers in Japan Last year, the Japanese government decided to accept a policy to expand the acceptance of foreign workers in Japan. They also announced their target and want to increasing the number of foreign workers to more than 500,000 by 2025. The number of foreigners working in Japan has increased over ...
Sep 16. 2019 Topics Having more convenient life in Japan! Information about housekeeping service for overseas people. 1 Difference between the housework in Japan and that in many other countries There is a big cultural difference between Japan and other countries, especially the idea towards housework seems very different. Many Japanese People think that housework must be done properly, on the other hand overseas people think it's better to spend minimal time and...
Sep 12. 2019 Life Support Tokyo's subway is complex and it is easy for anyone to get confused! This will explain the Japanese Subway system in Japan to foreigners. １　The Japanese Subway system is inconvenient?! What surprises foreigners visiting Japan from overseas is the complexity of the public transportation system in Tokyo, the capital of Japan. It is said that it takes time to understand the many types of indispensable trains and buses for commuting and sightseeing. Even people who have lived in Japan f...
Aug 13. 2019 Life Support Want to know the about of having a pet in Tokyo? What you need to know about raising a pet in Japan! １ Cultural differences in raising a pet in Japan Data tells us that people in Japan who have dogs and cats is only about 1/10th that of people in the United States, so it safe to say that not a lot of people in Japan have pets. That being said, there has been a change in how people in Japan think about their pets. In the past, pets were known ...
Jun 30. 2019 Life Support Prepare in Advance! A Guide to Opening a Bank Account as a Foreigner 1 Things to do with a Japanese Bank Account When living in Japan, one of the most useful things you can have is a bank account. Having a bank account makes it easy to manage your finances. Direct debit makes handling your monthly bills such as rent, electricity, water, gas, telephone and internet a breeze. Being able to complete your monthly payme...

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