Public Baths and Onsens in Japan: Tips for First-Time Expat Visitors
Imagine sinking into a warm, soothing bath surrounded by picturesque landscapes, feeling every ounce of your stress melt away. Japan offers this…
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How To Open a Bank Account In Japan
Immigration to Japan has risen consistently since 2012, with 2.73 million foreign nationals registered in the country in 2018 and 1.66 million…
Read more →What Quality Of Healthcare Can You Expect In Japan?
The quality of healthcare in Japan, both in the private and the public sector, is of a high standard. The public sector…
Read more →What Options Are Available For Chronically Ill Expats In Japan?
The Japanese are among the healthiest people on the planet, due partly, it is thought, to their healthy diet and assiduousness in…
Read more →What Cover Is Available For Sports Injuries In Japan?
Japan is an increasingly popular destination for a variety of sports. Its mountainous regions are great for skiing, and the fact that…
Read more →Maternity Care In Japan: What The Options Are And How To Decide On A Birth Plan
If you are an expat living in Japan and looking to have a baby, then it’s worth considering what kind of maternity…
Read more →How To Register With The Health System In Japan
If you are living and working in Japan, you will need to sign up with the national health insurance system. This is…
Read more →How To Look After Your Mental Health In Japan
Although the public healthcare system in Japan is generally considered to be of a very high quality, and most of the Japanese…
Read more →How To Keep Fit And Healthy In Japan
Japan is a great destination for those looking to keep fit and well. If you are an expat living and working there,…
Read more →How Does Cancer Care In Japan Compare With The UK?
Cancer care in both Japan and the UK is of a high standard. The two nations have rather different ways of organising…
Read more →How To Rent Or Buy Property In Japan
Renting property If you’re looking to stay in Japan for the short- to medium-term and want to rent property, you’re in luck,…
Read more →Complementary Therapies In Japan And How To Access Them
If you are living and working in Japan, you should have little difficulty in accessing a wide range of alternative and complementary…
Read more →How To Apply For A Visa In Japan
Japan is one of the world’s major tourist destinations, and it is also an appealing employment destination to some expats. Visiting the…
Read more →How To Find A Job In Japan
Japan remains a popular choice among expat workers: it is prosperous, safe, and has an interesting culture. But how easy is it…
Read more →Why Are So Many Expats Moving To Japan?
Welcome to Japan, or should we say, 日本へようこそ (pronounced Nihon e yo-koso). For the past 1,400 years or so, the world has…
Read more →Japan’s New Foreign Workers Bill 2019: What Does It Mean For You?
In the past, Japan limited working visas to people with professional knowledge and high skills, such as doctors, lawyers and teachers. However,…
Read more →So Much More Than Sushi: A Culinary Tour Of Japan
Japan’s geographical location sits in the middle of four bodies of water. In addition, it has a temperate climate, sufficient rainfall and…
Read more →Why Are Expat Professionals Leaving Singapore For Japan?
Singapore has been regarded as one of the best Asian destinations for expats from all over the world for a long time…
Read more →Tokyo Is The World’s Most Expensive City For Expats
Not every expat destination is created equal. Some cities will offer greater variety in entertainment or leisure activities while others will be…
Read more →Moving To Japan? Here’s What You Need To Know Before You Arrive
In the future, foreign professionals as well as entrepreneurs, academic researchers and technical experts will be classed as highly skilled workers and…
Read more →Japan – Recommended Social Media Accounts
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to…
Read more →Eleven Weird Foods You’ll Encounter When You Move To Japan
Along with their own national dishes, the Japanese also give a twist to many popular foods (baked potato flavour KitKats, anyone?), including…
Read more →Japan – Recommended Blogs
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to…
Read more →Japan Is Seeking More Expats – Could You Be One Of Them?
The Land of the Rising Sun was once a shining beacon of high-tech innovation with an economy that burned brightly. Sadly, this…
Read more →Top 10 Safety Tips For Expat Women In Japan
Japan has a reputation for being exceptionally safe. The crime rate is incredibly low, and various international studies have placed Japan right…
Read more →Starting A Business In Japan – 4 Things You Should Know
Starting a business in Japan can be incredibly difficult for foreigners. Japanese bureaucracy can be extremely confusing and demanding, requiring huge amounts…
Read more →Ten Japanese Words That Don’t Translate Into English
One of the delights of learning a new language is discovering words that have no equivalent in your own language, words that…
Read more →An Overview Of International Schools in Japan
Japan has a range of reputed international schools that offer diverse curricula for students. Expats often choose to send their children to…
Read more →Why Moving To Japan Will (Probably) Make You Healthier
Japan has the highest overall life expectancy with the male life expectancy at 85 and the female life expectancy at 87.3. From…
Read more →5 Foods You Must Try When Living In Japan
Japanese cuisine enjoys an excellent reputation around the world. While sushi may be the most popular Japanese dish in many parts of…
Read more →5 Things You Should Do When Living In Japan (And 1 You Definitely Shouldn’t)
Japan is a country of contrasts with its serene natural beauty and many Buddhist temples on one hand, and on the other,…
Read more →Learning To Communicate With The Locals In Japan – Some Tips For Expats
It’s not really necessary for expats living in Japan to learn Japanese. This is especially true in cities like Tokyo or Osaka.…
Read more →Driving In Japan – A Few Tips For Expats
Public transport in Japan’s cities is known to be quite good, and many who live in or visit the country prefer to…
Read more →5 Experiences You Must Try As An Expat In Japan
Japan has always been an expat-friendly destination with its high standard of living, comprehensive social welfare systems and interesting cuisine. It is…
Read more →The “New Resident Card” System in Japan
courtesy of H&R Group On July 9, 2012 the new Residency Management system comes into effect. There are two main ways the…
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