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Aug 17. 2020 Housing Earthquake Resistant Buildings：Comparing Old and New Earthquake Resistance Standards One of the common questions we are asked is, "What kind of earthquake resistance does this building have?" High-rise buildings are designed with the latest in seismic base isolation systems, including equipment designed to protect the building from earthquakes. However, it is rare for a typical 10 story apartment building to be equipped with such ...
Aug 14. 2020 Topics Walking around Tokyo, you are sure to find one! Convenience stores, a convenience for foreigners １ Convenience stores in Japan are tourist spots!!? Something that surprises people who visit Japan is the large number of convenience stores. There are more than 56,000 convenience stores in Japan, with more than about 7,000 in Tokyo alone. Around all of the main stations in Tokyo, you will see a number of convenience stores just a short walk away...
Aug 10. 2020 Life Support Must Read for Foreigners Living in Tokyo! Foreigner Consultation Counters in the 23 Tokyo Wards 1 Regarding Foreigner Consultation Counters In recent years, one of the most pressing concerns in Japan has been the country's "labor shortage." This labor shortage is linked closely with Japan's population decline. This decline has increased the number of industries with labor shortages, which in turn has increased the demands placed on each indi...
Aug 09. 2020 Topics Check it, Check it! Dental Offices in Tokyo That Can Help You in English １ Before the pain of a toothache！ Have you ever wondered if there was anywhere you could go to get consultation when you feel sick or when you feel a bit under the weather while in Tokyo? It's not uncommon for people who are not yet accustomed to life in Japan to feel fatigue or have a sudden toothache. It may not be easy to find a dental clinic w...
Aug 02. 2020 Topics We Want Foreigners to Know! Traditional Japanese Culture Lesson in Tokyo １ Learn Traditional Japanese Culture！ When visiting Japan from abroad, lots of foreigners look to experience the authentic aspects of Japan such as seeing authentic Geisha or have an interest in seeing some of the shrines or temples. The more you understand the traditions, manners, and actions unique to Japan, the more attracted you become to the ...
Jul 27. 2020 Medical What to do if you become sick or injured in Japan It's possible you get sick or injured when you have just started living in Japan, or are visiting as a tourist. If such an occasion arises, it's very reassuring to know where to go to get treated and what is required for medical assistance. In this article, we will introduce a basic guide regarding medical treatment and assistance while in Japan. ...
Jul 20. 2020 Medical How do I Find Reliable Information on Pharmacies and Medical Institutions in My Own Language? When living in Japan, should you become injured or ill, you of course will rely on medical institutions for your care. We would like to go into detail about the characteristics of Japanese medical institutions, as well as how to use ''Himawari'', a website which allows users to search for medical institutions and pharmacies that provide foreign lan...
Jul 13. 2020 Medical How Can I Vaccinate My Children in Japan? Every country has vaccines that are given to developing children. A common worry for parents is whether or not those same immunizations will be available in Japan. Not only do the specific types of immunizations vary from country to country, but the age at which they can receive those immunizations can be different as well. Though it is certainly p...
Jul 06. 2020 Topics The Rich and Abundant Taste of Japanese Ramen What kind of Japanese food do you look forward to eating? If you were to ask a Japanese person, a common response might be, "Sushi! Shabu-shabu! Sukiyaki!" As delicious as they are though, those kinds of food tend to be a bit expensive. As a more reasonable alternative, why not try ramen! Despite being universally labeled as "ramen", there's actual...
Jul 05. 2020 Topics Get your work out on while in Tokyo! Information about fitness gyms in Japan for foreigners １．For foreigners who want to get their work out on while in Japan! Foreigners come to Tokyo for a variety of reasons, including for long term work assignments, short term business trips or just for leisure, but regardless of the reasons, there are always health conscious foreigners who are looking for a place to work out nearby. For those traveli...

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