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Apr 27. 2023 Life Support Raising Kids in Japan as an Expat: How Hard is It? Japan is a very appealing country to move to and work in for people all over the world. While it can be easy for someone to pick up their life and move to Japan by themselves, the decision to move is much more complicated for families with children. If you are planning to move to Japan with your children, or are an ex-pat with children that were ...
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...
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...
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...
Jun 25. 2020 Topics For foreigners who live in Tokyo: Important information about Residency Certification and My Number １　Important "Resident Certification" info that foreigners in Tokyo should know. f you plan to move to Tokyo from overseas, you will need to go through various procedures in Tokyo. It is often difficult to understand the procedures at the government office, so it is important to check and prepare in advance in order to make your migration as painle...
Jun 07. 2020 Topics Accommodation Information for Foreigners Visiting Tokyo! A summary of accommodation facilities that will give you an authentic "Japanese" experience. １ Japanese style accommodation facilities catering to "foreign tourists" is on the rise! With the increase of foreign tourists visiting Japan, a large number of accommodation facilities catering to foreign tourists are appearing all over Japan. Of course, foreigners traveling to Japan can find accommodations in Tokyo that are easily accessible fro...
May 31. 2020 Topics Important information for foreigners raising children in Tokyo！１ Child-rearing in Japan What do foreigners who have visited Tokyo think about how people who raise their children in Tokyo? Lots of people may have been witness to interactions between parent and child when they observe them together in public facilities throughout Tokyo, or have heard the way that some parents speak to their children. Naturally,...
May 31. 2020 Topics Live a comfortable and safe life in Tokyo! Information about legal consultation for foreigners １ If you get involved in trouble in Tokyo An increasing number of foreigners are moving to Tokyo and making Japan their home. However, living in Tokyo comfortably and with a sense of safety can be difficult without knowing Japanese law. If you become involved in trouble while in Tokyo, not only do you need the help of a specialist and knowledge on...
May 24. 2020 Topics Details about the "Japanese Education System" for foreigners raising children in Tokyo １ The Japanese Education System For foreigners planning to move to Tokyo from abroad, the Japanese education system and educational environment can be very important points to know about, such as what the teaching environment and education is like for children in Japan. Depending on the country, the educational system is different, such as when a ...
May 11. 2020 Life Support Earthquake!! What do I do?! Since ancient times, earthquakes have been an unfortunate fact of life in Japan. As recently as March 11th, 2011, many precious lives were lost in the Great East Japan Earthquake. Those that were forced to evacuate their homes even now face a harsh reality. We pray that the souls of those who died will rest in peace, and we would like to express ou...

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