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Watching Japanese baseball games: Travel attractions in Japan

2026-10-09

Baseball is undoubtedly one of the most popular professional sports in Japan. The friendly atmosphere of stadiums filled with local fa...

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Who is on Japan's new banknotes? | Guide to living in Japan

2026-10-01

Japan introduced new banknotes on July 3, 2024, marking the first design update in roughly 20 years. The updated notes incorporate advance...

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Cost of buying a real estate property in Japan | The purchase of a house/condominium

2026-09-02

When purchasing a real estate property, there will be additional costs - taxes and service fees, other than the purchase price. The total ...

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Knowing about shrines in Japan - the manner and prayer services | Guide to Japanese culture

2026-09-02

A shrine, a Jinja in Japanese, is one of the popular tourist spots in Japan. Recently, more young people from abroad have visited shrines ...

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Rules on real-estate transactions in Japan | Jiko Bukken

2026-09-02

When looking for a rental property, you need to keep in mind to check and understand the conditions, equipment, and surrounding environmen...

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Quake-proof capability of housing in Japan

2026-09-02

Japan is an earthquake-prone country where the law requires earthquake-resistant measures for buildings construction. Thanks to the steady...

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What is the red triangle on the window? | Japanese architectural design standards

2026-09-02

When you looked up a building on the street, have you ever happened to see a red triangle on the window? The red triangle is a sticker indicati...

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Japanese systems of measurement | Living in Tokyo

2026-08-25

Japan uses the metric system, the International System of Units (SI). Newcomers from North American countries, the USA and Canada, may get...

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Tattoo culture in Japan: Is it true that those having tattoos are not allowed Onsen bathing?

2026-08-25

Do you know what foreign tourists often ask the tour guide while in Japan? - Why people having tattoos may be denied to enter Onsen(hot spring...

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Is a hanko no longer needed? - All about Hanko stamps and Inkan seals

2026-08-20

Inkan and Hanko, equivalent to signatures in Japan, are generally required when signing for agreement, application, and consent. Amid the digi...