Tips for job interviews in Japan as a foreigner

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 […]

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 […]

Demystifying the Railway Train and Subway Systems of Tokyo

…and that was the simplified map of the subway and rail system in downtown Tokyo. If you had looked at the map and thought to […]

Sanshiro Pond – Soseki, Nature and Crayfish

Found in a central part of Tokyo, Sanshiro Pond is a spot of nature often missed by tourists. The pond has a significant place in […]

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 […]