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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...
Nov 12. 2019 Topics Knowledge about "lucky charms" that Japanese people want foreigners living in Tokyo to know about １　Carry happiness with you! Japanese "lucky charms" to be thankful for There are "good things" and "bad things" all over the world. There are lots of auspicious items in Japan, and Japanese people prefer auspicious items in their daily lives. During the New Year season people eat auspicious foods, auspicious items for weddings, housewarming celebr...
Nov 11. 2019 Topics Especially for foreigners living in Tokyo! Preparation before going to a funeral that no one will tell you. １　Funerals in Japan For foreigners who plan on emigrating to Tokyo from abroad, or for those who already reside in Japan, this edition will introduce you to the details and need to know knowledge of funeral ceremonies. In Japan, there is a culture of respect for ceremonial occasions, and depending on your location, the manners may vary. Basic kn...
Nov 10. 2019 Topics The differences between shrines and temples. Learn the differences that even Japanese people don't know! １　There are more Japanese temples and shrines than there are convenient stores! So, what is the difference between a temple and a shrine? Japanese temples and shrines are a major sightseeing attraction for foreigners who visit Tokyo. In Japan, there are more temples and shrines than convenience stores, but do you know the difference? Foreigners of...
Nov 10. 2019 Topics Autumn has come to Tokyo! A summary of autumn knowledge and the wonderful four seasons of Japan for foreigners １　Enjoying the four seasons in Japan! Knowledge we want foreigners to know about "autumn" in Japan. Foreigners who visit Tokyo from abroad look forward to the "four seasons" unique to Japan. Japan has four seasons, spring, summer, autumn and winter, and you can enjoy each in different ways depending on the season. This is just one of the attrac...
Oct 14. 2019 Topics Can you overcome your weaknesses before living in Tokyo? These are some of the difficulties with Japanese for foreigners. １ Japanese is difficult for foreigners When you visit Japan from abroad, you will find that there are surprisingly only a few people who can speak English and Chinese fluently. As a result, foreigners who plan to live in Tokyo need to study and be able to understand Japanese at least at a basic level, which is sometimes said to be "the most diff...
Oct 14. 2019 Topics Making your life in Tokyo safer! What foreigners need to know about evacuation and disaster prevention measures. １ The importance of disaster prevention in Japan Japan is known to be a disaster powerhouse, and natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and typhoons are common. Did you know that typhoon 15 caused enormous damage in Chiba Prefecture in Japan recently? Lots of people realized the importance of preparing for emergencies and the powerlessne...
Oct 13. 2019 Topics From "Anime" to "Nerdy" to "Maids"!　 A popular spot with a culture of its' own in Tokyo, Akihabara! 1 The pride of Japan! The culture of Akihabara Akihabara is a city in Tokyo that has been loved not only by anime and game enthusiasts visiting Japan from overseas, but also by Japanese who are passionate about anime and games. Akihabara is also considered a sacred place representing Japan's leading subculture of anime and idols. So if come to Ja...
Oct 13. 2019 Topics We want foreigners visiting Tokyo to know! Japanese vending machines are amazing! １ Foreigners visiting Tokyo are always taken aback! Why are there so many vending machines in Japan?! Foreigners visiting Tokyo are always surprised to see that there are so many vending machines in Japan. Everywhere! You will notice that there are vending machines almost everywhere you look, on the platform of Tokyo station or as you walk th...
Oct 10. 2019 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...

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