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As expats in Japan, we don’t have the usual family and friend support network that we would have in our own countries. Social networks can be a crucial support for us – a place where we can ask […]
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Right now is tax season in Japan. Most people do not need to file their own tax return, it is taken care of by your company. The company withholds income tax from your salary every month and an […]
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Moving to Japan? This is what to expect. There are three main types of housing in the rental market in Japan – mansions, apartments and houses. A mansion (マンション) tends to be a good quality concrete apartment complex […]
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Having a newborn is hard anywhere, but for those of us living in a foreign country without a support network, it can be a lot harder. No grandparents to babysit, the medical system is foreign and everything is […]
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Last year I opted to move my daughter from her international nursery into a Japanese public daycare. It was quite a complicated process, but after two months on the waiting list we were successful in entering into a […]
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Here is Omakase Helper’s directory of useful English-speaking services for expats living in or near Tokyo. Of course this list is not exhaustive, but a helpful starting point. General Doctor International Health Care ClinicWebsite: www.ihc-clinic.jpPhone: 03-3501-1330Address: Sueyoshi Bldg […]
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Tokyo is a megapolis of almost 40 million people, therefore finding the right place to live for your family can be a challenge. We will list some of the best places Tokyo has on offer. If you’re moving […]
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There are two options for mobile phone plans in Japan. You can go with the “big three” – SoftBank, NTT Docomo and au, or you can go with a cheaper MVNO provider. You can sign up with many […]
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The Japanese childcare system can be quite confusing. Maybe you’re not sure what is best. I will cover the options in basic detail. 1) International school – These operate in English so joining them will be simple. They […]