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Jun 28. 2020 Topics For the foreigner who loves Japan! The history about Japanese last names and more １ Getting used to the culture of Japanese "last names" With the current Japanese trend toward globalization, a lot of Japanese parents have started to give their children names that are more familiar and easier to pronounce for foreigners. Names such as "Ema", "Karen", "Kate" and "Joe". These kind of names make it easier for foreigners to remember...
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 21. 2020 Topics If you don't know, know you now! Appetizing information for foreigners about drinking in Tokyo and the "Otōshi" １ Have a drink at a Japanese pub Foreign tourists visiting Japan often come with the goal of "eating lots of delicious food and drinking lots of delicious sake and beer" on their mind. There is a word in Japanese called "senbero" meaning "drink as much as possible for 1,000 yen", which is quite popular among those who love Japanese alcohol, and th...
Jun 15. 2020 Topics When the stamp is mightier than the pen! You may know of the proverb 'The pen is mightier than the sword' but in Japan, there's something much stronger needed to live and complete financial and legal transactions and that's the stamp! An 'inkan' or 'hanko' are small, long cylinder tools with an engraved name of the owner in Chinese characters called 'kanji'. Traditionally, one would engra...
Jun 15. 2020 Internet Important points you should know about using free Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi spots in Japan. １ Current situation of Wi-Fi spots in Japan. Wi-Fi spots have become an indispensable existence in an age of the rise of smartphones and tablets. Many people nowadays have made use of Wi-Fi at least once in their lives. In The U.S with a strong IT industry, there are Wi-Fi spots installed in many public establishments such as restaurants, shopping ...
Jun 14. 2020 Topics Spots to visit when sightseeing in Tokyo! Why "Meiji Jingu Shrine" is so popular with foreign tourists １ A very popular power spot "Meiji Jingu Shrine" Foreign tourists visiting Japan like to visit shrines and temples filled with the unique culture and charm of Japan. One of the most popular shrines in Japan is Meiji Jingu Shrine located in Shibuya, Tokyo on a very large plot of land surrounded by an abundance of trees and is easily accessible from...
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...
Jun 01. 2020 Housing Of all the questions I get from clients, far and away the most common is that of 礼金, or 'key money.' "What?! You're telling me I have to pay the landlord extra money just so he lets me rent the apartment?!" I try to explain things simply, but I'm met with a furrowed brow and cloudy puzzled expression. I elaborate, going into the concept in detail, hoping to restore the client's good mood. In the end, I close with "When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do...
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...

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