When you decide to live and work in Japan, you will find the people are very hardworking. So how do people enjoy themselves, and what do they do for relaxation and entertainment? I am Japanese, raised in America, having moved back to Tokyo twenty years ago. Growing up, I returned almost every summer to visit relatives and friends and developed
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Japanese universities maintain quite high standards for higher education. However, in the past, a lack of English university programs kept the university education largely inaccessible to non-Japanese-speaking foreigners. Fortunately, many good Japanese universities now offer a large number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in English. Finding those English university programs makes it much easier for people looking to move
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Japanese food and eating habits are enviable because of their evident health consciousness. Japanese love to eat, and many Japanese people even travel to enjoy different kinds of food. However, the Japanese always consider food not just food but a means to have a healthy life. The Japanese diet typically consists of fresh and unprocessed ingredients. Some main items in
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Once you’ve decided on your new Japanese city, the next step to setting up a stable life in Japan is to discover a neighborhood that meets your needs. Thankfully, most Japanese neighborhoods are self-contained mini-towns bursting with activity and local businesses. However, in such a densely packed country, noise pollution and privacy will naturally be an issue no matter where
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Changing jobs in Japan or moving to Japan for a job? Do you wish to know about a job interview in Japan? Applying for a job is easy! And getting an interview invitation is exciting! However, preparing for the job interview and attending it is stressful. Reason? A job interview is not just about our knowledge and presentation skills. Unlike
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Excluding COVID-19’s influence, a steadily increasing population of foreign residents settles down in Japan almost every year. If you’re considering joining the trend, finding a good area to live in Japan will help you have a better life as an expat. Among other factors, finding a locality that is popular among expats in Japan and has a strong international community
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Are there jobs in Japan that do not require Japanese skills?Is it possible to work in Japan without knowing much Japanese? Are there English-speaking jobs available for foreigners in Japan for which Japanese is not required? These are very common questions among foreigners wanting to work in Japan. The short answer is, “Yes, there are English-speaking jobs in Japan, and
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In Japan, “Lost & Found” can be termed as “Lost IS Found.” The reason is that if you lose something in Japan, there is very little probability that you will not find it. However, as a foreigner, knowing what you should do if you lose anything in Japan is important. The dreadful moment when you realize you’re no longer carrying
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Planning to move to Japan? If so, one of the most important things you would like to know about is the healthcare system in Japan, including the Japanese health insurance system. This article will discuss the key points about Japanese healthcare and medical insurance. According to the World Bank data for 2020, Japan had the highest life expectancy of 85
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It’s that time again – the dreaded Japanese spouse visa renewal! While many resources exist, many are contradictory and ambiguous, adding unnecessary stress to the already tedious task of preparing to renew your visa successfully. This article explains how people with a “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” visa who are married to someone from Japan can easily renew their
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