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Mar 25. 2023 Topics How to Get Around Tokyo by Subway Discovering Tokyo's Underground Tokyo is the most heavily populated city in the world, and its public transportation network is equally massive. There are multitudes of ways to get where you need to go, but navigating these interconnected systems can be challenging, even for people who have lived in Japan their whole lives. The Japanese subway in...
Mar 24. 2023 Topics Taking a Taxi in Japan: Everything You Need to Know Whether you're a tourist or living in Japan, sometimes taxis will be the most convenient way to get where you need to go--especially if you have to carry your luggage from the airport to your hotel. We'll take you through how to catch a taxi, the etiquette you should know before getting in, and introduce the best apps you can use to hail a cab in ...
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...
Nov 16. 2020 Education The Japanese Language and Japanese Language Courses―Those Who Want to Master Japanese Must See! 1. Characteristics of the Japanese Language Increased number of foreigners have been studying Japanese recently. Now in Japan, we see many foreigners speaking surprisingly fluent Japanese. Foreigners often feel Japanese is difficult as many Japanese find it hard to understand English. Especially, Japanese English created in Japan such as "toire" a...
Nov 09. 2020 Topics How to send out an SOS signal in Tokyo! Just in case, useful to know a way of making an emergency call 1. Safe Japan, yet you may need to send out an SOS People who have visited Japan would have had an impression that "Japan is a really safe and secure country." Safety and security in Japan are in the world top class, so the tourists from overseas can safely enjoy staying in Japan. However, we see crime news of things like money transfer swindling ...
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...
Oct 05. 2020 Topics Recommended for Foreigners Raising Children in Tokyo! What is the International School Situation in Japan? 1 What is an International School? If your goal is to live in Japan, it's important to take a serious look at how the move will affect your child's education. Due to the continued internationalization and diversification of education in Japan, there are various types of scholastic institutions available. Amongst these are international schools, wh...
Sep 28. 2020 Topics Summer in Tokyo is very hot and humid! Here's how you can enjoy Japanese summer and the seasonal traditional culture. 1 The sea-girt country Japan! The summer features Japan is a country where you can enjoy beautiful natures and food for each one of the four seasons. Especially the summer is the season when many events are held to let people enjoy Japanese traditions lively, so that is also the season when many overseas visitors come to Japan. However, in the rec...
Sep 21. 2020 Topics Enjoy driving in Tokyo！How to get a driver's license in Japan １　How you as a foreigner can get a driver's license in Japan You are required to have a driver's license to drive in Japan. Not only for those who are in Japan just visiting, but also for people who come to Japan for work may have a job that requires driving. . If you have a driver's license, you may even get more money in salary and a driver's li...
Aug 24. 2020 Housing Is My Rent Negotiable? Speaking frankly, for the most part it is impossible to negotiate a reduction in rent in Tokyo. Due to rapid population growth, it is becoming difficult to find apartments for rent. Last year, Tokyo's population increased by 65,000. In other words, there are extremely few vacant rooms. Especially in very popular areas such as Ebisu, Nakameguro, Sh...

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