Halal Food in Japan 101
Japan is starting to welcome many students this year. Many might want to try the local Japanese delicacies, such as Meiji chocolate. Although Japanese farmers do not plant cacao, Japan…
How much Japanese do I need in daily life in Japan? (Guide for Newcomers)
Some students studied Japanese for several years before coming to Japan, some have only studied it for a few months, and some have not studied Japanese at all. This article…
Getting Married and Having Kids in Japan: MEXT Scholars Speak!
Marriage and childbirth can be exciting but also stressful times. And the sense of anxiety is particularly palpable when they happen in a foreign country, amid an unfamiliar language and…
Going in Cashless in Japan: a Starter’s Guide to Several Options
Despite a large number of banks and other financial services providers pushing people to use electronic payments, Japan remains very much a cash-centered society. As of the second quarter of…
Three Ways to Travel Cheaply Within Japan
The days of intercity vacations, at least within Japan, appear to be back. The “Go To Travel” campaign, a voucher system under which the government subsidizes up to USD 90…
Managing Your Money the Local Way: Introduction to Financial Investments in Japan
For foreigners looking to live and work in Japan in the long term, simply finding ways to save money on day-to-day life may not be sufficient to reach certain long-term…
Three Ways to Save Money While Living in Japan
Big cities in Japan, where many foreigners study or work, can be some of the most expensive places to live in. Rough estimates show that, in central Tokyo, even tiny…
Four Essential Items to Help You Survive a Japanese Winter
Japanese winters can be cold, brutally cold. Data from the Japan Meteorological Agency shows that in 2021, the coldest month of January saw the temperature in Tokyo dip to as…
Japan Re-entry Procedures Regarding The New Coronavirus COVID-19
As 2020 comes to end and the world is still in a pandemic, going back to your country may become needed at some point in time. Japan’s government has issued…
