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One Year on - Remembering the events of March 11th

Exactly a year has passed by since the North-Eastern coast of Japan was left shattered by one of the most powerful and destructive tsunamis the modern world has even seen. Over 15000 people lost their lives, around 4000 are to this day still missing and unaccounted for, and in total over 110000 buildings were … [Read More]

The New Residency Management System

It's not breaking news but many of you would have already heard about the change in "residency management" from July 9th this year. We try to simplify the changes for you here. Who is affected? Anybody currently residing legally in Japan for the mid to long-term, more specifically; (1) Persons married to a … [Read More]

Getting a credit card in Japan

Is really not an easy thing to do...... So why is so much to effort to get your hands on a credit card in Japan when they are practically throwing them at you back home? The difficulty in getting hold of a credit card stems from the idea that a foreigner with a credit card in Japan is a liability, capable of upping … [Read More]

Work Life Balance

The term "work-life balance" has being mentioned more and more in the Japanese office over recent years. However, the idea of having a healthy work and home life is seemingly difficult to get across to many in Japan. The way of work up until now, has meant a commitment to your company, so great, that little time is … [Read More]