Kyoto is world famous for its Gion District and the Geisha that work there. If you would like to take pictures of Geisha or Maiko – there is a polite way to ask for a photo with them. These days there has been somewhat of a backlash against tourists taking photos of Maiko or Geisha […]
How to leave a crowded train in Japan – Getting off the train in Japan If you live in Japan, you are probably used to rush-hour trains. In the above VIDEO we break down politely getting on and off the train in Japan. What to do when leaving the train in Japan When getting off […]
If you’ve lived in Japan for a few years, you might eventually consider applying for a Permanent Resident visa. And it’s easy to see why. Unlike a regular working visa, a Permanent Resident visa in Japan allows foreigners to work freely without needing to renew their residence status every few years. It also makes it […]
Did you know that not until the Meiji era (1868 – 1912), Japanese surnames did not exist to ordinary men and women? Today, Japan has a shockingly high number of 100,000 surnames in total! During the Meiji era, the government required all citizens by law to register under a surname. While many decided to choose […]
Japanese Driver’s License? Most drivers in Japan drive in an orderly manner because of the strict process to obtain the driver’s license. To drive in Japan, you need to get a Japanese driver’s license in Japan. An international driver’s license issued by a signatory to the Geneva Convention or a driver’s license issued by a […]
Looking for a quiet place in Tokyo to study Japanese without having to pay any money? Want to be able to loan free study materials – such as Japanese learning textbooks, and dictionaries? If you are a short-medium term resident with a resident card in Japan – you can register for a free library card […]
Expecting a baby in Japan? In this blog article, we will be taking a look at various useful vocabulary words in Japanese related to pregnancy and childbirth! We will also be sharing with you some information about giving birth in Tokyo, such as: what being pregnant in Japan is like, a list of English-friendly hospitals […]
Waiting at a Japanese train platform can be tricky. There are many signs on the floor and it can be overwhelming to try to understand. When traveling in Japan – understanding the difference between where to stand can mean the difference between missing your train or not. So, In this blog – we will show […]
What to do when you bought the wrong item in Japan: can you return it? Have you ever bought a shirt, only to discover it’s not quite the right fit when you get it home? Every country, including Japan, has different standards when it comes to returning or exchanging clothing.In this blog, we will show […]
Are you interested in starting a business in Japan? Is your dream to move to Tokyo and open a restaurant, shop, or an internet start-up? After several of our students have asked us about finding information about this – we thought it was time to write our own article. We hope that this guide is […]
