Living in Japan is comparable to living in other places in the world. Everyone is simply living their lives as best they can. With that being said, there can be some predetermined conceptions about Japanese neighbors. Some things you may hear can be common everyday mannerisms you’ll find everywhere else. Others will require a little understanding of Japan. Try your best to not try to impose your home countries …

Life is always interesting and never stays the same for long. Unexpected things happen and can change any situation drastically. Living in a country in which you can’t fully speak the language, or read the writing can make it much worse. It should come as no surprise that you will need to take a proactive approach to learn what you should do in an emergency situation. It helps to …

A typical western style kitchen houses all of the amenities that a person or family could need. Not only that but it gives enough room to accommodate people of most sizes and is usually separated from other rooms of the house. Japanese apartments tend to go in a different direction to use space as efficiently as possible. In a Japanese house, the kitchen is usually connected to a small …

You finally did it. You got your visa, and that means that your entry to the country has been greenlit. Everything is now ready for you to pack and leave right? Maybe there are a few things that still need preparing. Though the visa is very important to live and work there, it is just one of many things that will require your attention. 1. Get Prepared Gather all …