Each prefecture in Japan has different requirements for conversion of a driver’s license. For the most specific information, it is recommended to make a direct contact with the driving center of area one is living. Case1: Converting directly to a Japanese driver’s license This case includes license holders who are able to convert their foreign …
Australia | China | India | Japan | Korea | Malaysia | New Zealand | Philippines | Singapore | Taiwan | Thailand Australia There has been stability in rental costs over recent years as shown in the table below: However vacancy rates have been declining, and this could lead to pressure on rents in …
Japan’s national holidays in 2019 will be rather different from normal since the new Emperor is planning to accede to the throne this year. This will especially effect Golden Week( so-called because even in a normal year there are 4 national holidays in the space of 7 days) in late April and early May. But …
Australia | China | India | Japan | Korea | Malaysia | Philippines | Singapore | Taiwan | Thailand Australia Are there expat areas to live in ?No, international assignees live in the same areas as locals. Why is rental property so expensive in Sydney and Melbourne ?Actually the rental yield the property owners can …
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Australia | China | India | Japan | Korea | Malaysia | New Zealand | Philippines | Taiwan | Thailand Australia Australian Cultural Do’s & Don’ts Believe it or not, Australian culture is nothing like the old beer commercials of the 80s or the stereotypical image of Crocodile Dundee roaming the Outback. Australia is …
Hiring a domestic helper might be common in many countries, however it’s rare for Japanese families to hire full-time helpers. Some Japanese families hire helpers from local companies, and many also hire such help on special occasions such as when they move out from the apartment/house or do major cleaning such as before New Year’s …
Shinto and Buddhism are Japan’s two major religions. Shinto is as old as the Japanese culture, while Buddhism was introduced from China in the 6th century, and over time Buddhism divided into several sects. For the majority of Japanese, religion does not play a major role in daily life as they do not practice every …
Japan’s nail salons are popular for their extraordinary technique and high quality of service. The creativity of Japanese nail art with its finely detailed designs and 3D decorations is outstanding. One thing one should try at a Japanese nail salon is gel nail which can be applied onto natural nails and cured using UV or …
The cost of living in Japan can be high, however the health care system is very reasonable. Most clinics and hospitals are part of the Japanese Health Insurance system and charge only 30 percent of the total fee to patients. This is because Japan uses a universal health care system for payment. Most employees are …
There are no legal restrictions on foreigners buying property in Japan. Regardless of visa status or even if one is a non-resident, anyone may acquire proprietary rights to Japanese real estate just like a Japanese national. Similarly, the taxes regarding real estate such as Property registration & License tax, Property tax and City planning tax …