In Japan, we have a custom of giving money as a gift to celebrate happy events such as weddings and childbirth. (This is called “goshugi.”) This is especially important when attending wedding ceremonies, as you must bring it with you on the day of the event. This article introduces some of the celebrations and the …
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Today, January 17, is the day the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake occurred in 1995. I’m writing this article today to share some safety tips for living in Japan, a country with many earthquakes.The other day I visited Life Safety Learning Center in Ikebukuro, Tokyo.Having been born and raised in Japan, where earthquakes occur frequently, I thought …
Do you have any plans to move to Japan with your children? Small children outgrow clothes faster, so when you come to Japan, you may need new clothes for them before the grown-ups do. Here are three popular stores for Japanese parents to buy children’s clothes at reasonable prices. All of these stores are located …
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Go to a shrine with your colleagues…? There are a lot of shrines in Japan. Do you know as a unit of company, people in Japan also visit a shrine regularly? When I worked in a sales company, every first work day of the new year, our team members would gather together in front of …
If you love Japan and want to live here longer to discover the culture, working here is an option. But how to find a job here in Japan? Same as most other countries, you will need to speak business level Japanese if you want to work in Japan. But there are still exceptions. A lot …
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Bicycles are a great transportation method for sightseeing in the neighborhood and for daily life because you don’t need gas and a parking space. This article introduces you to places you can buy bicycles, as well as bicycle rental services that you can easily rent. Common types of bicycles seen in Japan City bikes called …