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May 25. 2020 Topics Don't let humidity dampen your life in your Japanese home! When you think of Japanese summers, you may think of beautiful yukata, delicious watermelon and spectacular firework shows to enjoy over this season, but with the heat comes extreme humidity that also can put a damper on your household or living space. This article will give you some handy tips and advice on what to be aware of and how to effective...
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 18. 2020 Housing What Are My Monthly "Administrative Fees" Used For? Along with your standard monthly rent, you may have seen something called an Administration Fee (管理費) or Common Area Maintenance Fee (共益費) on your contract. These two terms are typically interchangeable, and are regarded as standard fees for the operation and maintenance of apartments and mansions. Specifically, these fees are supposed to go toward...
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...
May 04. 2020 Medical What to do if you plan to give birth in Japan This article will explain the important rules and legal procedures needed when a child is born in Japan to two non-Japanese parents. What to do when a child is born in Japan When a child is born in Japan, the following procedures are required. 1. Registering the child's birth via a 'shussan todoke' to the local authorities in the area that the pare...
May 03. 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...
Apr 26. 2020 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 al...
Apr 12. 2020 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 afte...
Mar 29. 2020 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...
Mar 29. 2020 Topics Popular in Tokyo! Stationery Goods and Stores in Tokyo １ Even in Tokyo, stationery goods are more popular than ever! Stationery is something loved by both foreigners and Japanese, and has proven to be indispensable. There are lots of stationery specialty stores in Tokyo, and are frequented by those who love stationery and those who collect stationery as a hobby. It's exciting to discover that statione...

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