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Tips to Survive Summer in Japan

Traveling in Japan this summer is the best time to enjoy the lively atmosphere in swimming pools with waterslides, the fruits, and the traditional Japanese food that other seasons that do not have. However, this year, according to Japan Meteorological Agency, Tokyo seems to be experiencing the hottest summer, recorded highest in history, which leads to many emergency situations and even death. The Tokyo Fire Department has been reported to send out 3,091 ambulances to take people to the hospitals due to the extreme heat. In order to help you survive through this scorching summer, let’s find out useful information...

How I Mastered Japanese! 5 Tips for Learning Japanese!

Let’s get this out of the way: if you are new to Japan, and if you don’t already speak a second language other than your mother tongue, you likely have some misconceptions about learning a language. As an adult learning a foreign tongue, I can guarantee that you WILL NOT learn the language without this first tip: Study I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but as an adult learning a new language, you must study. If you do not, you may eventually understand what people are saying to you, and you may be able to express yourself...

What You Need to Know Before Starting a Part Time Job in Jap...

Do you have a part-time job? Do know the average amount of its payment by the hour in Japan? Actually, it is getting higher every year, and this article will explain the details. If you get a part-time job without knowing the minimum wage decided by law in Japan, you may end up working for lower compensation than minimum wage. It can happen especially among non-Japanese workers in Japan because the employers think non-Japanese workers may not know the minimum amount. Let’s see how much the minimum wage is nowadays so you will not face such problems when you start...

Can Minpaku be Illegal? Is the Accommodation you are Staying...

Do you know the word ‘minpaku’? It is the new style of Japanese short-term (or sometimes long-term) accommodation, and it’s growing and taking off as a big business in Japan recently. Minpaku is very popular for international travelers because the accommodation fee is very cheap compared to a stay at a normal hotel. This article will explain what it is and the case of which it becomes illegal today. 1. What Does ‘Minpaku’ Mean? ‘Minpaku’ originally means the service of offering your home up to to someone looking for a place to stay. This ‘someone’ generally refers to a traveler...

How to Quit Your Part-Time Job in Japan

Do you have a part time job in Japan, and do you know how to quit politely? Maybe you will not keep doing it long-term, and you will someday face a day when you decide to quit. If you don’t know the appropriate way to quit, you can make a lot of trouble for yourself. Today I’m writing about 4 important things you need to know if you want to quit your part time job without causing trouble. 1. When Should You Tell Your Boss? First of all, though the law requires you to tell your boss just two weeks...

Haven’t Paid Your National Health Insurance? The First 3 Thi...

Do you have a national health insurance card in Japan? Even if you are covered by your company social insurance now, there may be a time in the future where you have to change to a national insurance card. We would like to explain why you need to apply for national health insurance, and the first 3 things you need to do if you forget or ignore the insurance fee payment. Who needs to apply for national health insurance? First things first, if you stay in Japan for more than 1 year, you may have to apply for national health...