Japan Corner

Cost of Living in Tokyo – 2024 Guide

As a foreigner, if you are moving to Tokyo, one of your first queries would probably be about the cost of living in Toyo, including the rent, and whether living in Tokyo is affordable. From concrete jungles to beautiful nature, Japan has a lot to treat the eyes. However, business-wise and job prospectuses-wise, it’s impossible to ignore Tokyo. After all,

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Cost of Living in Japan – 2024 Guide

So, you are ready to plunge into your dream life in Japan! Japan is a great place to start a new life, with excellent career opportunities, boundless sightseeing, and plenty of safe and friendly neighborhoods. However, Japan is also infamous for the high cost of living, so it is essential to keep a few basic things in mind when deciding

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Living in Osaka Vs. Tokyo

Osaka vs. Tokyo? This is a very common question debated not just by foreigners but also by Kansai and Kanto people. Here are some facts and statistics about these two of the biggest cities in Japan. As a foreigner, living in Osaka is an entirely different experience than living in the capital city of Tokyo. In fact, the difference can

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J.Test for Practical Japanese

The full name of the J.TEST is Jitsuyo Nihongo Kentei (実用日本語検定), which means Practical Japanese Test. J.Test was first created in 1991 by the Japanese Language Proficiency Association company Go-bun Kenkyū-sha K.K. What is J.Test? As the name suggests, J.Test’s objective is to test the practical Japanese communication level of the examinees. When we say practical, we mean the focus

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How to Prepare for JLPT: Study Guide for JLPT N5 to N1 Levels

JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) certifications are important for getting good jobs in Japan and integrating with Japanese life. Therefore, I prepared this detailed step-by-step guide for studying and passing JLPT N5 to N1 levels. Apart from the tips to prepare for JLPT exams, I have also provided other essential information regarding the JLPT certifications and the tests’ requirements, including an

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Japanese Work Culture: Surviving to Succeeding

Japanese work culture has always been a much-discussed topic among foreigners. Some deeply criticize it, and some admire it. However, the discussions about it show people’s widespread curiosity about Japan’s working environment and practices. It happens very commonly when we come across something that is very different from our experiences; sometimes, we feel shocked and sometimes, we feel admiration. And

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How to Obtain a Startup Visa for Japan

The Startup visa in Japan is an initiative of the Japanese government to attract foreigners to start businesses in Japan. Japan and Its Startup Visa As per the now discontinued “Ease of Doing Business” index of the World Bank, Japan’s last rating of 2020 was classified as “Very Easy,” where Japan ranked 29th among 190 countries. While starting a business

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