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Whether you have suffered financially during the pandemic or not, everyone will be feeling the latest price increases in Japan. What is going up? Utilities Seven out of 10 of Japan’s major electricity suppliers have raised their household […]
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For students studying in Japan, or those overseas who wish to move to Japan, you may be interested in applying for a job at a Japanese company. In general, unless you are in the IT field, you will […]
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Where is a good place to live in Tokyo? There are several areas in Tokyo known to be “expat havens”, with many international food shops, global restaurants, and English support. These areas are great, but they come with […]
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Having pets is not as common in large cities like Tokyo as it is back home, however many people still keep dogs, cats, hamsters and other beloved pets. When searching for a pet-friendly apartment there are several things […]
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If you are hoping to make a career in Japan, then you will likely need to apply to a multitude of Japanese companies before you find your ideal job. Some companies with a more international mindset will accept […]
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You have probably read articles proclaiming things like “FREE houses in the Japanese countryside” or similar. Although you can get old houses for free or near free, these are often in deep countryside, up a mountain, inaccessible, with […]
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Recently due to the latest strand of the Coronavirus “Omicron”, the government is requiring everyone coming to Japan from countries with Omicron cases to quarantine in a government designated hotel or facility for 3-10 days before completing the […]
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Now it is December, and time to file your end-of-year taxes in Japan. You must submit documents in order to calculate the difference between the income tax that is withheld from your salary over the year, and the […]
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What is involved in applying for daycare in Japan? How long does it take? This article will explain everything about applying for nursery school in Japan. Step 1 – Figure out when you want to enter the daycare […]
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While vaccination is not compulsory in Japan, you may need a vaccine passport in order to travel abroad. This article tells you how to claim your vaccination passport. What format is the passport and what does it contain? […]