Pregnant or About to Give Birth in Japan? Here’s Everything You Need to Know About the Paperwork You Have to File!
Being pregnant or giving birth in Japan comes with a lot of paperwork. If your Japanese isn’t that…
In Case of Emergency: Which Japanese Hospitals Can Accommodate Foreigners?
When a foreigner gets sick or injured in Japan, they may not know which hospital to go to…
What Foreigners Need to Know About Buying a House in Japan
After a few years of living in Japan with a steady income, many people with growing families start…
10 Things I Learned Only After Marrying a Japanese Husband
Japanese anime, manga, and dramas offer a glimpse into the daily life of typical Japanese families: wives busy…
What Is Dating a Japanese Like? Navigating the Ins and Outs of Japanese Dating Culture
Although Valentine’s Day has just passed, for the festival-loving Japanese, March 14 (known as “White Day”) deserves just…
What’s a “Certificate of Qualification for Employment,” and How Can It Help With Your Next Job-Change?
Every foreigner working in Japan needs the right kind of status of residence, but if you also happen…
Easy Access from Tokyo and Nagoya! A Trip to Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture: Sights, Food, Hot Springs, and More!
Shizuoka Prefecture might mainly be known for Mt. Fuji or Gotemba, but in its western part, you’ll also…
[Updated 2/22] Cherry Blossom Forecast 2021! Best Times for Sakura Viewing Across Japan This Spring.
Come spring, cherry blossom spots all around Japan are swarmed with people who come to enjoy beautiful, breathtaking…
Harassment in the Japanese Workplace: What Is It, Its Types, and How to Deal with It
In recent years, one of the biggest problems in the Japanese workplace has been the issue of “harassment,” i.e. unwanted acts that hurt other people or make them uncomfortable. In this article, we will discuss the kinds of harassment you may encounter at a Japanese company and how to deal with them.