Disclaimer before I begin, job positions and companies can vary in terms of recruitment process. This post aims to cover a “typical” example of an […]
Category: Living in Tokyo
The new age of political campaign material?
A Tokyo-based politician has taken an interesting approach for his campaign material. Check out the postcard-sized LINE app clone complete with stamps and dialogue with […]
A pictorial guide on sending parcels via JP Post (Yu-Pack)
To send parcels within Japan, you can use the Yu-Pack (ゆうパック) service provided by JP Post. It is convenient, fast and very reliable. You can also […]
Tanabata Festival
Summer is on its way and that means the start of many festivals (祭 – matsuri) once again. One of the upcoming ones is the Tanabata […]
URBAN DOCK LaLaport TOYOSU (ららぽーと) – A Family-Friendly Mall
LaLaport TOYOSU, on the reclaimed island Toyosu, is a great place for a family day out. A major shopping complex with plenty of shops and a […]
[Update] Preferential Immigration Treatment for Highly-Skilled Professionals in Japan
While this policy has been around since May 2012, a recent bill passed in the Diet (June 2014) has added further immigration provisions to foreign […]