5 Fun Ways to Make the Most of Winter in Fukui
Japanese Apples: A Look at What Makes Them So Special
How to Make Japanese Rice: Washing, Cooking & More
What to Know about Japanese Rice: Buying, Storing & More
5 Benefits of Japanese Brown Rice Coffee
BOOKOFF: How to Sell Your Unwanted Items in English in Japan
JLPT for Studying and Working in Japan
Take a Nikko Day Trip and Experience a Sacred Slice of Japan
10 Best Places to See Autumn Leaves in Japan
30 Best Japanese Gift Ideas for Any Occasions
Comprehensive Guides to Living in Japan
We provide comprehensive English guides to living in Japan. From day-to-day life to business, leisure, and more. We hope these resources will help support your life in Japan.
Useful Information for foreign residents and families
Living in Japan
Information on Japanese culture, government, international schools, transportation, and other aspects of Japanese life.
JLPT for Studying and Working in Japan
JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) is w…
International Schools in Japan
List of International schools, Kindergartens, Pre-schools in Japan …
Art, Music and Culture Classes for Children in Tokyo
There are many fun classes for children in Tok…
Daily Life
Basic information about daily life in Japan, such as food, shopping, pets, and money.
Japanese Apples: A Look at What Makes Them So Special
In Japan, apples are very popular as gifts, e…
How to Make Japanese Rice: Washing, Cooking & More
Whether Japanese rice is served as a side or…
What to Know about Japanese Rice: Buying, Storing & More
Whether you're shopping for Japanese rice at y…
Business
Information on business-related articles including practical business tips at work for foreign residents in Japan.
How to Start a Business in Japan
For those who already have an established com…
Business Telephone Conversations in Japanese
Being able to communicate on the phone in Japanese isn't as hard as you might think. Here are some business Japanese phrases you can use when answering the phone in an office environment.
Job Search Websites in Japan
One disadvantage of relying entirely on recrui…
Leisure
Sports, outings in Japan and travel information for foreign residents in Japan.
Take a Nikko Day Trip and Experience a Sacred Slice of Japan
Some places defy easy description, and must be experienced to be appreciated; the Alhambra in Spain, the Gr…
10 Best Places to See Autumn Leaves in Japan
Spring cherry blossoms are a common associatio…
How to play golf in Japan
Do you long to play golf in Japan? Are you wondering what it’s like? How is it different from playing in y…
Health and Safety
Beauty, Medical, Health, Hospitals, Emergency Information for foreign residents in Japan.
The “True Beauty” of Hair
The following article is contributed by Hisada…
English-Speaking Hospitals in Japan
List of English-Speaking Hospitals in Japan Lis…
English-Friendly Massage Therapists & Chiropractors in Tokyo
By PLAZA HOMES
List of English-friendly massage therapists, chiropractors, and osteopaths in Tokyo.
What's On & Upcoming Events in Japan
Listings of events including fun activities, exhibitions, festivals, etc.
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If you are looking for more specific information based on where you live in Japan, check out our living guides by selecting an area directly on the map or clicking on your prefecture’s name.
