Everything You Should Know About Relocating to Japan in 2020
What to take into consideration when relocating to Japan in 2020? Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Covid 19 Coronavirus, and updated immigration rules.
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Tokyo Orientations / Reloc8 Asia Pacific – Japan: What We Are Doing to Keep Up with the Ever-Changing Global Mobility Landscape?
Tokyo Orientations – Reloc8 Asia Pacific – Japan: What We Are Doing to Keep Up with the Ever-Changing Global Mobility Landscape?
Japan – Conversion of Driving License
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 …
Housing Update – Practical Information Guide
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 …
FAQs for the Asia Pacific Region – Practical Information Guide
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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Do’s & Don’ts – Practical Information Guide
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 …
Japan – Domestic Helpers
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 …
Japan – Places of Worship
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 – Personal Care: Nail Salons
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 …
Japan – Healthcare
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 …