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Jan 21. 2020 Topics Comforting information for foreigners living in Tokyo! The origin and custom of the Japanese New Year １ Japanese Culture！Information about New Years in Japan For foreigners celebrating 2020 in Tokyo, do you know the culture around how to spend the New Year holidays in Japan? Foreigners staying in Tokyo have no doubt seen the Japanese preparing for the New Year holidays. The New Year is a time to celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of...
Jan 21. 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...
Jan 21. 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 ...
Jan 21. 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,...
Jan 20. 2020 Topics Useful comparative information about the three major shopping districts of in Tokyo for foreigners: Shibuya vs Shinjuku vs Ikebukuro １ The three major shopping districts of Tokyo Foreigners who plan on visiting Japan will no doubt make plans to visit some of the major train stations in Japan. Within the 23 wards of Tokyo, the capital city of Japan, there are lots of commercial facilities such as restaurants, department stores and specialty shops, and on top of that, there are s...
Dec 06. 2019 Topics Knowledge for foreigners in Tokyo on how to get ahead ～ Take advantage and save money on tax by going cashless～　１ What is the impact of the consumption tax hike that started in October? Do foreigners who plan to visit Tokyo know the finer details about the consumption tax hike in Japan? On October 1st, the consumption tax rate was raised from 8％ to 10% and seems to have had a significant impact on both foreigners who are planning to visit, and foreigners...
Dec 06. 2019 Topics Captivating foreigners living in Tokyo！The winter time "Kotatsu" １ A must have item for getting through the cold winters in Japan, the "Kotatsu" Foreigners visiting Tokyo may be fascinated by some of the items unique to Japan. Foreigners who have stayed in Tokyo have been fascinated by the Kotatsu, a Japanese winter tradition, and there are lots of people who want one to use it in their home countries. The comf...
Dec 06. 2019 Topics We want foreigners to know! The "Tokyo Oases" that you wouldn't believe would be in a major city! １ There are lots of "Oases" in Tokyo！ As a foreigner visiting Japan from abroad, what is your image of the Japanese capital city Tokyo? There are lots of people who have the image of a city with "lots of high-rise buildings", "lots of commercial facilities bustling with people" or simply, just a "concrete jungle" as is common of a big, modern city...
Dec 06. 2019 Topics Must have information for foreigners who want to enjoy Tokyo! Manners to know when visiting hot springs and public bath houses in Japan １ The charm of hot springs and public bath houses in Japan Many foreigners visiting Tokyo from abroad make it a priority to take time out and "enjoy Japanese hot springs" in addition to sightseeing. There are lots of hot springs locations in Japan and you may want to make time to visit one. You may even want to go to your favorite hot springs...
Nov 12. 2019 Topics Popular in Tokyo! Japan's beloved "fast food" for foreigners １ Loved by all! Japanese fast food! In Japan, fast food restaurants such as hamburger restaurants and beef bowl restaurants can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere and are cheap and very popular. You may feel the urge to eat fast food, and there are lots of 24-hour fast food restaurants in Tokyo. You will see not only Japanese office workers and stud...

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