Electrically power-assisted bicycles, or e-bikes, have recently been frequently used for everyday life in Tokyo - grocery shopping and picking up c...

Opening a Bank Account in Japan Required processes for opening a bank account For foreign nationals to open bank accounts in Japan, they are req...

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 springs) ba...

Acquiring a Cell Phone Necessary procedures for a cell phone contract When a medium- to long-term foreign resident in Japan enters into a contrac...

Prepaid Card PASMO & SUICA Having a prepaid train card makes your transportation easy. It helps you not to bother buying a train ticket at the ...

Procedures at the Ward Office for Moving Required procedures when changing address: “moving out” and “moving in” When medium- to long-term residen...

About Utility bills and payment The public utilities, water, electricity, and gas, are indispensable in daily living. The utilities in Tokyo are se...

Houses in Japan today are standardized basically in western style. People from abroad will live in there without any inconvenience, except for some...

Having musical instrument in Tokyo When you play a musical instrument, the piano or guitar at home, take care not to disturb your neighbors. Those ...

How to Drive in Japan !!  A motor vehicle is indeed convenient when you go for shopping and trips. As the use of a multilingual car navigation...