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.
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Paying bills is no one's favorite thing to do, regardless of where you live. When it comes to paying though, the easier it is the less painful it will be. This is another area in which Japan stands out among the rest. There are a variety of convenient ways you can pay your bills in Japan, whether i…
Recently, more and more people are starting to use housekeeping and maid services in Japan. There are a wide variety of services offered such as cleaning, dish washing, laundry, cooking, babysitting, child sitting, butler service, secretary service etc. Among the many available choices, “Tsukuri-ok…
With a tremor occurring in Japan every five minutes, it’s never too early to get your home earthquake-ready to ensure minimum damage and maximum chances of survival. If you come from a country that doesn’t suffer from earthquakes so frequently, here are some basic and common-sense indoor safety mea…
Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, with research showing that there is a 70% probability that one might occur right below Japan within the next 30 years. Given that, it is highly advisable to get familiar with what to do in case of an earthquake or earthquake-related…
Japan lies on the circum-Pacific volcanic belt and we cannot avoid the possibility of the occurrence of the large-scale earthquake and volcanic eruption. In addition, there is a neighboring country which frequently test-fires the ballistic missiles, and it is increasing the risk that missiles hit J…
Do you long to play golf in Japan? Are you wondering what it's like? How is it different from playing in your home country? Japanese golf courses are sophisticated and well organized. A day at the golf course in Japan is very structured but enjoyable. Though there are no strange customs, to make yo…
ICOCA is the prepaid card which West Japan Railway issues and is very convenient card usable for various railroads, buses, and even shopping at stores all over Japan. There are various kinds of traffic prepaid cards issued in Japan such as Suica, Pasmo, and SUCOCA. ICOCA is used in the Kinki region…
If you’re moving to Japan, one thing you definitely need to be aware of is what’s called the “Residency Management System.” This is what the Immigration Bureau of Japan calls their system for tracking the residency of foreigners in Japan. This system started on July 9th, 2012 and introduces some cha…
When a foreigner moves long-term to Japan such as for starting a new life as an expat, you will need to use household appliances in the residence you lease. If you bring appliances from your home country, you will face a lot of cumbersome matters. Here we show below the guidance on the voltage and…
Despite growth of credit card use, you will still find yourself paying by cash on many occasions in your daily Tokyo life. Surprisingly, there are still many restaurants and stores which will not accept credit card payments. Here we explain to you the official currency of Japan and how to use it. T…
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