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How to set up your home internet in Japan
How to Japan

How to set up your home internet in Japan

Having a home internet connection makes life in Japan much easier and enjoyable. Today we are going to look at how to get home internet in Japan, what your options are, and how much it is going to cost you.

What should you do if you lose your residence card
How to Japan

What should you do if you lose your residence card

Losing your residence card in Japan can become a big problem. Today we are going to look at what you need to do if you lose your residence card.

How to Get Utilities Hooked Up in Tokyo
How to Japan

How to Get Utilities Hooked Up in Tokyo

You’ve signed your contract, and your move-in date is fast approaching. A week before your move-out date, you will need to make some calls to utility companies to ensure that your transfer is as stress-free

Commune With Nature on Greenery Day
Living in Japan

Commune With Nature on Greenery Day

Celebrate and express gratitude for nature with Greenery Day – a holiday directly linked to one Emperor of Japan and his passion for plants.

Introducing Furosato Nozei, Japans “Hometown Tax”
Living in Japan

Introducing Furosato Nozei, Japans “Hometown Tax”

With the ever increasing problem of migration to the big cities, the rural areas of Japan are suffering from depopulation. The government has implemented an idea to help address this issue, called Furosato Nozei. Essentially you can buy local goods, and then have that money reduced from your tax bill.

Working in Japan

8 TIPS FOR TEACHING CONVERSATION CLASSES

We live in a time where it is fundamental to develop your language skills from childhood to get a good curriculum and professional future. Although the methods of teaching English in the different educational stages

Essential Japanese For Arriving At The Airport
How to Japan

Essential Japanese For Arriving At The Airport

Navigating your way through the airport in Japan can be a challenge. However, by learning a few Japanese phrases you can whizz through the airport and be ready for new experiences in no time.

Pickup-And-Stay Quarantine Service for incoming Foreign Workers
Employer Blog

Pickup-And-Stay Quarantine Service for incoming Foreign Workers

Japan has some pretty strict quarantine procedures for allowing foreign workers to enter the country these days. How are companies getting new employees into the country safely and without putting tons of resources into adhering
Staying Fit and Healthy in Japan with Ben Silverman | Inside Japan #142​
Inside Japan Podcast

Staying Fit and Healthy in Japan with Ben Silverman | Inside Japan #142​

The Podcast is back BABY! With our new host, Charlie and now with VIDEO! This first episode is all about staying fit and healthy in Japan. We talk about: – Losing weight without fad diets

What is the cost of living and working in Tokyo?
Living in Japan

What is the cost of living and working in Tokyo?

In this article we will look at average salaries, expected taxes, deductions, rent, food and utilities costs for living in Tokyo.

How to get a Working Visas in Japan
Working in Japan

How to get a Working Visas in Japan

There are three major types of working visas in Japan. In this article, we’ll cover the benefits of each and which working visa is best for your career in Japan.

Dive Into Japan’s Rich Culture and History This Foundation Day
Living in Japan

Dive Into Japan’s Rich Culture and History This Foundation Day

Other countries celebrate their Foundation Days on the date of independence. In Japan, however, things are different. Let’s jump into the rich history of Japan’s Foundation Day, filled with traditions and a splash of mythology.

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