Created for expats living in Japan

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 for Studying and Working in Japan

JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) is w…

International Schools in Japan

International Schools in Japan

List of International schools, Kindergartens, Pre-schools in Japan …

Art, Music and Culture Classes for Children in Tokyo

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.

How to Make Japanese Rice: Washing, Cooking & More

How to Make Japanese Rice: Washing, Cooking & More

Whether Japanese rice is served as a side or…

Business

Information on business-related articles including practical business tips at work for foreign residents in Japan.

How to Start a Business 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

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

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

10 Best Places to See Autumn Leaves in Japan

Spring cherry blossoms are a common associatio…

How to play golf in Japan

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 “True Beauty” of Hair

The following article is contributed by Hisada…

English-Speaking Hospitals in Japan

English-Speaking Hospitals in Japan

List of English-Speaking Hospitals in Japan Lis…

What's On & Upcoming Events in Japan

Listings of events including fun activities, exhibitions, festivals, etc.

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