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Nov 23. 2020 Topics Important information for foreigners living in Tokyo. How to prevent catching a cold and how to keep warm in Tokyo １ Avoid crowds in Tokyo? Foreigners visiting Tokyo from abroad may be surprised by how crowded Tokyo is. In particular, those who are planning to stay in Tokyo for work may want to avoid crowded sightseeing locations as the chances of catching a cold or being infected with influenza are common. Extremely cold weather has come to Tokyo, but are you...
Nov 23. 2020 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...
Nov 16. 2020 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...
Nov 04. 2020 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...
Oct 28. 2020 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 th...
Oct 19. 2020 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...
Oct 05. 2020 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 as j...
Aug 16. 2020 Topics Caring For Your Clothes! An Explanation About What Those Pictures Mean When Washing Your Clothes １ Before you do your laundry... For foreigners visiting Tokyo from abroad or working in Tokyo, have you ever had questions about how to do your laundry? Foreigners often have trouble doing laundry, not only because of limited space, but also issues such as not knowing which detergent to choose, shrinking of important clothes, or having color trans...
Aug 10. 2020 Life Support Must Read for Foreigners Living in Tokyo! Foreigner Consultation Counters in the 23 Tokyo Wards 1 Regarding Foreigner Consultation Counters In recent years, one of the most pressing concerns in Japan has been the country's "labor shortage." This labor shortage is linked closely with Japan's population decline. This decline has increased the number of industries with labor shortages, which in turn has increased the demands placed on each indi...
Aug 03. 2020 Life Support Enjoy Your Time With Other Adults! Introducing the Japanese Babysitter 1 How to Search for a Babysitter in Japan Though there are many couples in Japan who are able to balance childcare and work, there are also many who are so busy with household chores that they are rarely able to have any private or couple's time. Even for couples cooperating with their housework and childcare, "babysitters" are a strong ally for t...

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