First Ever in Japan: Peanuts Hotel Celebrates Grand Opening this August
If you’re looking for a place to stay on your visit here in Japan, or even if you’re looking for a reason to visit Japan, don’t forget to visit the …
Tokyo Metro Tests New System to aid Visually-Impaired Commuters
Commuters who use the Tokyo Metro Rail system will get to avail a new train feature which is specifically designed for the visually-impaired. With the new system being set in …
Govt Warns of Heavy Rains as Strong Typhoon Shanshan Nears Eastern Japan
In a series of inclement weather conditions that have affected Japan in recent weeks, another typhoon is reportedly expected to hit the disaster-struck country, prompting Japan’s weather agency to raise …
Japan to Explore Expansion of Pension and Insurance Systems to Cover More Part-timers
At present, the Japanese government is looking at the possibility of expanding corporate pension and insurance schemes in order to cover more part-time workers in Japan, and to strengthen the …
[Part I] The Japanese Pension System: What It Is and How It Works
So, you’ve been working for several years already here in Japan, or even as a newcomer, you might be asking about where the money deducted from your salary goes and …
Driving License to Show Expiration with Western Date
For anyone who’s looking to apply for or renew a Japanese driver’s license, there will be some new changes that would prove to be helpful especially for foreign nationals living …