Useful Articles for Expats, News from AJ
All Japan Relocation provides news articles on everyday life covering various places in Japan for expats, as well as tenancy management related information for the HR department for foreign companies.
Kobe City – Kobe Sweets, Higashinada ...
2017/09/15
Kobe City will be celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Port of Kobe in 2018. Soon after the opening of the port, Kobe City established a foreign settlement which in turn facilitated the introduction of various Western cultures to Japan. One aspect of Western culture that was introduced to Jap...
Posted category: Living Guide - Kobe
Rokko Island in Kobe City – Resident ...
2017/09/09
Rokko Island City, opened in 1988 and will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2018. It is a well-established environment with many desirable features for an expat’s everyday life. In comparison to other towns in Kobe City, Rokko Island City (RIC) has more public parks and areas surrounded by...
Posted category: Living Guide - Kobe
Opening a Bank Account in Japan
2017/08/14
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 nation...
Posted category: Living Guide - Japan
Guidance on garbage collection in Sendai
2017/08/14
In Japan, how to dispose garbage depends on the area you live in. Here we inform you, how to dispose trash, how to get rid of oversized garbage, and how to dispose or sell furniture and home appliances when leaving Japan for foreigners residing in Sendai. Guideline issued by Sendai City http...
Posted category: Living Guide - Sendai
Climate & Weather in Okinawa
2017/08/02
For foreign expats moving to Okinawa from overseas countries as well as ones moving to the island from other areas in Japan, we here provide the guidance on Okinawa weather. We will be happy if it could help you to prepare for your seasonal clothing and more for your life in Japan. Okinawa regi...
Posted category: Living Guide - Okinawa
Climate & Weather in Iwakuni
2017/08/01
For foreign expats moving to Iwakuni City from overseas countries as well as ones moving to the city from other areas in Japan, we here provide the guidance on Iwakuni weather. We will be happy if it could help you to prepare for your seasonal clothing and more for your life in Japan. Iwakuni C...
Posted category: Living Guide - Iwakuni
Guidance on garbage collection in Nagoya
2017/07/31
In Japan, how to dispose garbage depends on the area you live in. Here we inform you, how to dispose trash, how to get rid of oversized garbage, and how to dispose or sell furniture and home appliances when leaving Japan for foreigners residing in Nagoya. Guideline issued by Nagoya City...
Posted category: Living Guide - Nagoya
Online Grocery Shopping in Japan: 8 ...
2017/07/12
Even if you don't drive in Japan and the nearest grocery store isn't within walking distance, shopping for food and daily necessities doesn't have to be a chore. With the country's efficient, advanced and reliable door-to-door delivery service - where you can specify the time of delivery and rest...
Posted category: Living Guide - Japan
Climate & Weather in Akita
2017/07/05
For foreign expats moving to Akita City from overseas countries as well as ones moving to Akita City from other areas in Japan, we here provide the guidance on Akita weather. It will make us happy if it can help you to prepare for your seasonal clothing and more for your life in Japan. Akita Cit...
Posted category: Living Guide - Akita
English Maps of Sapporo
2017/06/20
When an expat comes to Japan and starts a long-term stay in Sapporo, he or she may decide where to live after grasping the geography of Sapporo at first and then checking up the route for commuting to work and to children’s schools. You find there are various kinds of maps issued in Japan, and we...
Posted category: Living Guide - Sapporo
English Maps of Sendai
2017/06/20
When an expat comes to Japan and starts a long-term stay in Sendai, he or she may decide where to live after grasping the geography of Sendai at first and then checking up the route for commuting to work and to children’s schools. You find there are various kinds of maps issued in Japan, and we h...
Posted category: Living Guide - Sendai
English Maps of Hiroshima
2017/06/20
When an expat comes to Japan and starts a long-term stay in Hiroshima City, he or she may decide where to live after grasping the geography of the city at first and then checking up the route for commuting to work and to children’s schools. You find there are various kinds of maps issued in Japan...
Posted category: Living Guide - Hiroshima
English Maps of Fukuoka
2017/06/20
When an expat comes to Japan and starts a long-term stay in Fukuoka City, he or she may decide where to live after grasping the geography of the city at first and then checking up the route for commuting to work and to children’s schools. You find there are various kinds of maps issued in Japan,...
Posted category: Living Guide - Fukuoka
Japanese warning system - J-ALERT
2017/06/12
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...
Posted category: Living Guide - Japan
Guidance on garbage collection in Kobe
2017/06/07
In Japan, how to dispose garbage depends on the area you live in. Here we inform you, how to dispose trash, how to get rid of oversized garbage, and how to dispose or sell furniture and home appliances when leaving Japan for foreigners residing in Kobe-city. Guideline issued by Kobe City h...
Posted category: Living Guide - Kobe
Climate & Weather in Fukuoka
2017/06/06
For foreign expats moving to Fukuoka City from overseas countries as well as ones moving to the city from other areas in Japan, we here provide the guidance on Fukuoka weather. It will make us happy if it can help you to prepare for your seasonal clothing and more for your life in Japan. Fukuok...
Posted category: Living Guide - Fukuoka
Climate & Weather in Hiroshima
2017/06/05
For foreign expats moving to Hiroshima City from overseas countries as well as ones moving to the city from other areas in Japan, we here provide the guidance on Hiroshima weather. It will make us happy if it can help you to prepare for your seasonal clothing and more for your life in Japan. Hi...
Posted category: Living Guide - Hiroshima
ICOCA - Prepaid fare systems in Kansai
2017/05/01
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 reg...
Posted category: Living Guide - Osaka, Living Guide - Kobe
Nail-Salons in Kobe
2017/05/01
Japanese nail artists are very much respected worldwide, and their fine and detailed designs and also with Japanese unique “Kawaii (=cute)”culture put in are very popular.In Kobe there are some English-speaking nail salons and ones that foreigners frequently visit.We recommend you experience and...
Posted category: Living Guide - Kobe
English-speaking Hair-Salons in Kobe
2017/04/27
In Kobe, a stylish and refined city, there have been many foreign residents since old days and so have some English speaking hair salons. When you go to a hair salon, communication with a stylist is crucial for mentioning your request or consulting on it to get the haircut you want. You may want...
Posted category: Living Guide - Kobe
