We here at All Japan Relocation have created living guides for foreigners in Japan. On this page we have gathered our daily living articles that will be useful no matter where you are living in Japan. Topics covered include how to open a bank account, Japanese business phrases, Japan's residency management system, and more.
For area specific living information articles and links to each area's municipal offices, please use the navigation links below to visit the destination guides section. At the bottom of each destination page you will find area specific articles for daily living.
The gestures and body language that Japanese people use may differ from the ones used in other countries. As an example, when a Japanese person says “I”, they will point to themselves with their index finger. When they say “No”, they wave their hand in front of their face or make an X shape with th…
Opening a bank account in Japan is a relatively easy process, but like all things here you will need to have patience and be armed with all of the required documents before you walk into your closest bank branch. Most Japanese banks are open from 9:00-15:00, Monday to Friday, except for national ho…
What is hay fever (kafunsho) in Japan? Pollenosis (commonly referred to as “hay fever”) is allergic reactions triggered by pollen. The types of pollens that trigger allergic reactions are Japanese cedar, Hinoki cypress, and pine trees pollen. Of these three, the one most people have a reaction to i…
Prices have been rising for a long time in countries all over the world, and this is also the case in Japan. In this article, you will find the Consumer Price Index and retail prices in Japan. It would be interesting to compare them with prices in your country or to convert them to your own currency…
Medical care in Japan is comparable to what can be found in many Western countries. Japan has a broad range of clinics and hospitals that offer all types of medical care, from checkups and routine vaccinations to complex surgeries and emergency care. That being said, the health system in Japan does…
Getting accustomed to new systems and ways of doing things can be a trying and ongoing process for many foreign residents in Japan. It is especially true for families or couples planning to have children as the governmental and societal approaches to children can be very different, with many aspects…
Japanese public transportation is very well organized and accommodating. Rail lines connect most parts of the country. Buses, taxis and other vehicles are used for transit to remote or less traveled locations, while airplanes link the country for faster commuting over greater distances. Heavy traffi…
You may be wondering what children in Japan are learning in elementary school and how they spend their day along with what unique subjects are taught in Japan that are not found in foreign countries. In this article, you will learn about the subjects taught at Japanese elementary schools and a typic…
You may wonder how does the school system in Japan work? When and at what age does school start? When does it end? For those in Japan, you may be trying to decide if your child should attend a Japanese school or an international school. Our guide to Japan’s education system will help you choose what…
If your child wishes to enter an overseas university after completing their schooling in Japan, or transfer to another school in the middle of their studies, they must have an education recognized in the country. Here we will introduce the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the Cambridge A Level,…
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