In Japan, in addition to traditional cash and credit card payments, there are more and more mobile payment methods, such as linepay, paypay, and...
A Must-Read for Studying in Japan: Trash Disposal Rules & Sorting
Foreigners coming to Japan often find the country’s garbage sorting and disposal system to be a significant challenge. In many of our home countries,...
Suica and Pasmo Physical Card Sales Suspended – Use Your Phone for Cardless Travel
Due to the global chip shortage, Japan temporarily suspended the sale of two commonly used transportation IC cards for travelers, Suica and Pasmo, starting...
PayPay Introduces New Offline Payment Feature
Japan’s leading mobile payment company, PayPay, announced on July 20th that it will develop a new feature that allows offline payments without the need...
Why Do You Need to Buy Additional Tickets When Taking a Train? Japan’s Fare System Explained
Introduction: Taking a train in Japan may seem straightforward, but you might be wondering why sometimes you need to purchase additional tickets. Understanding Japan’s...
Poste Restante in Osaka: Alternate Pickup Locations after KIX Post Office Closure
Attention all travelers! Exciting news for those visiting Osaka and its vibrant city attractions like Namba, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, Tennoji, and Umeda. Starting from March...
Must-See for Traveling in Japan: Learn to Read Japanese Addresses in 3 Minutes!
If you’re planning a trip to Japan or currently studying abroad here, you may have noticed that addresses in Japan can look quite different...
Study in Japan! Japan May Re-examine the 300,000-Student Program to Recruit More Foreign Students
According to an online conversation between Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Keiko Nagaoka yesterday...
For Foreigners – Getting a Credit Card in Japan
Credit cards issued in Japan are necessary for foreign nationals to live in Japan. Although it is possible to make purchases with a credit...
Do You Know How to Eat Revolving Sushi Properly?
I have a friend who went to eat revolving sushi for the first time in his life. When he was eating four plates in...
What is the “worst security district” in Tokyo’s 23 districts? Where to stay for tourism? Where to rent an apartment?
The crime rate in Japan has always been low, and it is quite famous in the world. However, if you are planning to come...
Mobile Phone in Japan (2) What Is the Kakuyasu SIM Card in Japan?
Many people may know that there is a kind of SIM card called Kakuyasu SIM in Japan, of which the monthly fee will be...
Foreign Students Entering Japan! Tell You about the Procedures after Your Arrival
Required procedures after entering the country Residence card When you arrive in Japan, you will undergo an immigration inspection before you collect your luggage....
Don’t Want to Use Cash? Mobile Payment/E-Payment That You Can Use in Japan
If there is one thing that will change the most when you live in Japan from 2019 to 2021, it is the fact that...
Ten Things to Be Aware of in Japanese Life
Whether you are new to Japan this year or planning a trip to Japan in the future, knowing the “things not to do in...
What are the problems when renting an apartment in Japan?
Although Japan has not yet opened its doors to international students and those who are planning to work in Japan, I believe that many...
Japanese Convenience Store Familymart’s Fami-chicken 40% Increment? All the Bento Snacks Increased in Quantity without Any Price Increase!
We previously wrote an article about Japanese convenience store Family mart’s fried chicken nuggets: Fami-chicken (if you haven’t seen it, check out this article.)...
Facing Typhoon and Earthquake : 5 Recommended Disaster Prevention Apps in Japan
Japan is one of the countries with many natural disasters. We have been hit by typhoons, earthquakes and other natural disasters, and in 2021,...
Japanese Word：the Difference between Shoumikigen(best-before) and Shouhikigen(use by)
If you buy Japanese food, you should pay attention to the “Shoumikigen(best-before)” date or the “Shouhikigen(use by)” date marked on various Japanese foods. Let...
Why are the Sidewalks in Japan Yellow?
You might have noticed when walking the streets in Japan, many of the sidewalks are lined with yellow pannels, some with raised lines, other...
What is the green leaf you often see in Japanese sushi and bento?
If you have paid attention to Japanese food, you may find a very interesting thing: in sushi and Japanese bento (such as ekiben, the...
How to Save Data While Streaming Video (Netflix, Amazon Prime)
So during your weekly Zoom catchup with friends, you might be finding it’ harder and harder to find new things to talk about. Does...
Japanese Morning Dramas, An Introduction to the Asadora
Different countries have deliciously different approaches to television. When you hear the word, ‘sitcom’ you might think of 90s television from the US, with...
Viral Politics: Why Japan’s Hesitates to Use Force or Call a Pandemic War
Across the world, the Coronavirus pandemic is being used as a test of true colors. The extremity of the situation calls into question our...
Staying Updated on Coronavirus in Japan, English Language Resources
NOTE: The information presented in this blog post was accurate as of the publishing date, April 9th. Please note that as the situation evolves,...
Starting Remote Work in Japan? Tips for Staying Productive At Home
In light of recent events, many of us find ourselves at home working. In Japan, a state of emergency has been called for the...
Volunteer Opportunities for Natural Disaster Relief In Japan (Japanese Language Required)
NOTE: In order to access information on the recommended sites, some Japanese language ability or an automated translation will be necessary. This year the...
Do People Smoke in Japan?
In the past 30 years, the culture around tobacco has changed in big ways. Now that many countries recognize that second hand smoke has...