11月 01, 2018
Just Moved to Japan? Register at City Hall
Registering one’s address is the final step in becoming a resident of Japan. But dealing with Japanese bureaucracy is not without its challenges. While it always works out somehow, there are many who resorted......
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Quick Guide to Japanese Health Insurance
Health Insurance while working in Japan Japan has a strong public health insurance system that offers good coverage to everyone. At first hard to understand, it is surprisingly easy to use. Insurance Types・Cost・Coverage・Join Health...
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Moving to Japan – Packing Checklist!
Ready to start your life in Japan! But what to take with you? While some things like your passport are essentials, there are things you can easily get directly in Japan. We made a...
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Hanabi Festival- what’s special about Japanese fireworks
Dating back to the 18th century – Hanabi festivals – Japan’s tradition of summer fireworks now are more popular than ever. We all have our fireworks events back home, be it for special holidays...
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Storage for Hands-free Travel throughout Japan
Enjoy your days luggage free, empty-handed no matter where you go. When traveling we all deal with the question of where to store our luggage. A young start-up in Japan provides a surprisingly simple...
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Budget travel by train: the Japan Rail Pass
Flat rate travel through Japan; jump on any train at any time and head off to your next location. No planning in advance, no lining up, no booking, no searching for station names on...
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Japan’s most popular sport – is soccer the new baseball?
It is time to take a closer look at sports in Japan. When thinking of the most popular sport in Japan the first thing that comes to mind is baseball, isn’t it? But asking...
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How to ride your bike in Japan (the worst possible way)
Bicycle rules don’t seem to exist in Japan if you judge by everyone else’s cycling habits. I have never seen anyone use hand signs ever. Speedsters, suddenly crossing the road where no crossing is...
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How to stay safe during an earthquake
Most earthquakes in Japan are minor and so frequent, with 1500 per year, that most people just go on with their everyday life. Unfortunately, ever so often a strong earthquake hits. To stay safe...
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Japan’s Humid Summers: A Survival Guide
Once the rainy season starts, Japan is engulfed in a wave of heat and humidity. The air feels heavy, and life without air conditioning becomes almost impossible. In this article, we give you some...
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What you need to know about Golden Week
Golden Week, the time when everyone in Japan goes on vacation, hotels are booked out. Large crowds of travelers seem to be the general image of this Japanese holiday season between late April and...
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How to make friends in Japan
I came to Japan without knowing anyone here. To make Japanese friends I attended many professional events, joined various social groups, and went on a lot of trips. Luckily enough, I managed to extend...
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How to open an account at Shinsei Bank
You just arrived in Japan and intend to stay for at least one year, or you have been here for a while but will soon start working? Then you may need to open a...
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Apartment, Share House and Co. – Housing in Japan
Looking for a place? Depending on your preferences and budget there are plenty of accommodation options. If you want to live on your own, you will likely look for a マンション (mansion) or an...
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How (not) to park your bike in Japan!
At first glance, this topic sounds rather straightforward – until it is not. In Japan leaving your bike on the side of the street or in front of a store can get you in...
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