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 …
Here are some examples of cultural challenges that foreigners may encounter upon relocating to Japan. Language barrier Japan is not an English speaking country. Sometimes, it can be even difficult to tell whether the Japanese locals are trying to say YES or NO, as their way of using the words for YES / NO is …
Obtaining a proper Long Term Visa is the first thing to be considered before one’s relocation to Japan. The most basic requirement in the process is a proper sponsoring entity, either the Japanese subsidiary of the company for whom the assignee may be employed or a contractual relationship with a Japanese company to sponsor and …
TOKYO, JAPAN December 20, 2017 RE: Addition to the ownership of Tokyo Orientations Inc. The Reloc8 Asia Pacific Group member for Japan, Tokyo Orientations Inc., is pleased to announce that Mikiko Nakayama, Head of Operations, will be taking an ownership position with the company effective January 1st, 2018. Mikiko has been a valuable team member …
Utilities Electricity and gas meters are checked once a month and each customer will receive a prior notice in the mailbox that states the actual amount they have consumed as well as the amount to be invoiced. The same system goes with water except the bills will be sent out every two months. Shortly after …
One unique feature of Internet connections in Japan is that a customer needs to deal with two companies – one is a line provider simply providing infrastructure & the hardware and the other is an Internet Service Provider (ISP), establishing the internet connection. As for the line provider, NTT controls Japan’s top market share as …