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The Japanese, the rain, and umbrellas
When you live in Japan you see that for half of the year in most places, it’s a rainy country — beginning with the fall of the cherry blossoms, then the thunderstorms in May, the monsoons in June, and the…
Keller Williams (Agent: Ken Tanaka)
Keller Williams was in charge more than 1/5 of the home transaction globally last year (2022), and Ken Tanaka was the top producing agent in Japan. His company (Tanaka Fudosan) are specialized Japanese investment sales for foreigners with prime Tokyo…
Sakura Spectacles
Cherry Blossom Forecast: 18th March 2023 in Tokyo Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced not for asking to refrain from having “Hanami Parties” at Tokyo Metropolitan Parks this year. Please check the detailed information for each park, since time and venues to…
Sumo
Osaka Grand Sumo Tournament will be held from 12th to 26th March in 2023. Sumo – an iconic sport that epitomizes Japan’s image internationally just as much as sushi; what other sport is as linked to just a single country,…
Kanda Festival
Kanda Festival will be held from 11th May 2023 to 17th May 2023. Internet TV will be available on 13th and 14th May 2023. This festival takes place at Kanda Myōjin (神田明神, Kanda Shrine), which has a history going back…
Tokyo Flowers in Spring
The smell of spring is in the air, and it seems like everyone is looking forward to the cherry blossoms and making plans for hanami…but what are the other flowers that blossom in the city? Here are some flowers that…
Back to School Japanese Style
April in Japan not only means cherry blossom viewing and streets flooded with university job hunters, but it also marks the beginning of another school year for Japan’s youngest. Now, most expat families choose to send their kids to international…
Would you like to improve your Japanese language skills as fast as possible?
Tokyo Central Japanese Language School (TCJ) Tokyo Central Japanese Language School (TCJ) in Shinjuku, Tokyo, provides high quality and optimal Japanese language lessons for diplomats, expatriates and other businesspersons, as well as their families and spouses. The reason TCJ says…
Drunk on Cherries
While you may have heard Japanese friends or acquaintances tell you about Japan’s “unique” four seasons, and while this may come as a surprise to some foreign visitors from countries that count the exact same number, the undeniable beauty of…
Column:New Styles of Japanese Language Classes and Natsume Soseki
Here’s a series of articles about tips for foreigners to learn Japanese by a Japanese language teacher at TCJ (Tokyo Central Japanese Language School) in Shinjuku Ward. Hello, my name is Jin, I am a Japanese language teacher at a…
Series COVID-19: Pregnancy in COVID-19 Disaster – 9 things you need to know
It is no exaggeration to say that 2020 was swayed by COVID-19. The Expat’s Guide to Japan is now sharing information on how to prevent, deal with the viruses and so on with the help of Smart119. The 6th topic…
Series COVID-19: Differences between COVID-19 and Influenza
It is no exaggeration to say that 2020 was swayed by COVID-19, and unfortunately it has not gone yet. The Expat’s Guide to Japan is now sharing information on how to prevent, deal with the viruses and so on with…
Series COVID-19: Latest Information on the COVID-19 Symptoms
It is no exaggeration to say that 2020 was swayed by COVID-19. The Expat’s Guide to Japan is now sharing information on how to prevent, deal with the viruses and so on with the help of Smart119. The 5th topic…
St. Luke’s International HospitalRecommended
Recommended
St. Luke’s International Hospital has been offering high quality healthcare to Japan’s international community since 1902. The hospital consists of more than 40 departments with an emergency center operating 24/7. Physicians are well experienced with patients of various nationalities, and…
Immunotherapy: Advanced cancer care (Tokyo Cancer Clinic)
A cancer diagnosis is a life changing event. Navigating the medical system in Japan and knowing what treatments are best for you can be overwhelming. Without inside knowledge or a specialist to advocate for your care, you wouldn’t know that…
Snowscapes of Japan
The Japanese archipelago is rich in geographical diversity and allows different regions to enjoy different winter sights. Due to the westerlies hitting the rugged, tall mountain ranges cutting through the country like a spine, the western side of the country…
Re-Juvenate Pilates – Bilingual Pilates Studio in Omotesando
Taeko Farthing, owner of Re-Juvenate Pilates, tells us why it was important to her to create a welcoming studio for both expats and locals. What Inspired You to Open a Pilates Studio? About 13 years ago I had my second…
TOKYU PLAZA SHIBUYA
Shopping complex designed for sophisticated urban adults.…
Japanese Clinics & Hospitals
The first challenge facing anyone seeking medical attention in Japan is finding the right facility. Read about the differences between clinics and hospitals, and why you should choose a clinic for non-emergency cases, on this page.
Nihon System Service
One of the oldest international movers in Japan, a US State Department approved local agent in Tokyo.…
Kitty International School
preschool preschool…
Re-Juvenate Pilates
Re-Juvenate is a classical pilates studio offering personal and group classes on the full range of machines, in a bright and airy studio, just 4 minutes walk from Omotesando station. Pilates is a set of low-impact body conditioning exercises, designed…
Series COVID-19: How pet owners can prevent and take precautions for COVID-19
It is no exaggeration to say that 2020 was swayed by COVID-19. The Expat’s Guide to Japan is now sharing information on how to prevent, deal with the viruses and so on with the help of Smart119. The fourth topic…
Thinking about your dental health? Check out this clinic
There are likely many foreign residents in Japan who put off going to the dentist out of concerns about methods and treatment differing from those in their home country. With this in mind, we spoke to one Tokyo-based dentist who…
Column : Let’s start learning Japanese!
Here’s a series of articles about tips for foreigners to learn Japanese by a Japanese language teacher at TCJ (Tokyo Central Japanese Language School) in Shinjuku Ward. Hello! I’m AKO, a Japanese language teacher at TCJ. When did you come…
Esforta Roppongi
Esforta Roppongi is the fitness club for adults who want to practice fitness on daily basis in their urban lives. Targeting the middle-aged and elderly urbanites, it’s confident in its attentive hospitality (Omotenashi) and facilities with fully equipped gym, pool,…
Series COVID-19: The Correct Timing for Spraying Hand Sanitizer
It is no exaggeration to say that 2020 was swayed by COVID-19. The Expat’s Guide to Japan is now sharing information on how to prevent, deal with the viruses and so on with the help of Smart119. The third topic…
Series COVID-19: How to Put on and Remove a Face Mask Properly (Surgical Masks)
It is no exaggeration to say that 2020 was swayed by COVID-19. The Expat’s Guide to Japan is now sharing information on how to prevent, deal with the viruses and so on with the help of Smart119. The second topic…
SUN REALTY & INSURANCE CORPORATION
Sun Realty provides luxury housing and living support for elite expats seeking a home away from home in Tokyo. Their legacy of managing Homat properties and premier real estate in Tokyo extends back to 1954.…
Series COVID-19: How to Prevent Heatstroke During Corona Disaster
The Expat’s Guide to Japan is now sharing information on how to prevent, deal with the viruses and so on with the help of Smart119. The 7th topic in the series is “How to Prevent Heatstroke During Corona Disaster”. Wearing…
Series : How to prevent, deal with COVID-19
It is no exaggeration to say that 2020 was swayed by COVID-19, and unfortunately it has not gone yet. The Expat’s Guide to Japan is now sharing information on how to prevent, deal with the viruses and so on with…
Tokyo Central Japanese Language School (TCJ)Recommended
Recommended
Tokyo Central Japanese Language School (TCJ), founded in 1988, is a large-scale Japanese language school with a proven track record. TCJ supports Japanese language learners who are expecting or dreaming to be active in various fields. It provides world-class Japanese…
EXPAT EXPO TOKYO 2020
“EXPAT EXPO TOKYO 2020” is the first exhibition for expatriates in Japan. The main objective for this event is “to create an opportunity for foreign residents to get information on products and services offered in English for their comfortable lives…
MEES International School
MEES Credo: “A child’s spontaneity and wonder are things to treasure for as long as they last; for the greatest minds, they last a lifetime.” At MEES preschool, the Montessori Method and the Reggio Emilia Approach are taken as its…
Map of Tokyo & Yokohama
Popular area’s map of Tokyo and Yokohama, published in the booklet version. Click to enlarge.…
Acacia
Acacia was founded in 1963 in Shinjuku with its signature dish, cabbage roll stew stuffed with minced meat, and it is still located just few minute walk from Shinjuku Station, right by the Shinjuku Alta. Its cabbage roll is fully…
Restaurant KIHACHI
French and Italian cuisine that brings out the best in flavor of ingredients in original ways.…
Tokyo Metropolitan Matsuzawa Hospital
Shinjuku Takano/ Takano Fruit Parlor
Café established by the fruit store with the history of 135 years, that specializes in desserts made from well-selected fruits. The fruits used at Takano represent the blessing of nature, savor of fruit itself, and the roles fruit play in…
Blanc Rouge
Featuring the finest in French cuisine, Blanc Rouge offers a menu full of your favorite French dishes, with modern twists. The Wine Cellar houses 1,000 bottles of selected wines from the winery regions of Eastern Japan and around the globe.…
Ministry of Justice’s human rights bodies offers free counseling services to foreigners
With the aim of giving proper respect to the human rights of foreigners, the The Ministry of Justice’s Human Rights Bodies has set up human rights counseling services accessible by phone (Foreign-language Human Rights Hotline), online (Human rights counseling services…
Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art
The Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art opened in April 2003 on the 4th floor of what is now the Panasonic Tokyo Shiodome Building. The Museum is home to a collection of almost 240 works by French artist Georges Rouault (1871-1958),…
