Relocating to Japan

Hello! The question about Japanese privacy and personal space is particularly insightful, as it's indeed one of the areas where newcomers to Japan most easily "step on a landmine" or feel confused.

Hello! I've got so much to share about this topic. Having spent several years in Japan, transitioning from tourist to almost a "local," I've stumbled into pitfalls and uncovered plenty of hidden gems.

Hey, I totally relate to this! When I first came to Japan, I almost got stuck in the "foreigner bubble" too. That bubble is comfortable—everyone speaks English (or your native language), shares the sa...

Hey! Talking about love and dating in Japan is such an interesting topic. Having spent quite some time in Japan and chatted a lot with my Japanese friends, I'll try to share my observations and unders...

Hey there, friend. Reading your question really resonates with me. That feeling after the initial excitement wears off when you first arrive in Japan – the overwhelming wave of culture shock and lonel...

Hello! Talking about Japanese holidays is a great way to quickly understand the rhythm of life and culture in Japan. Japan has quite a few public holidays (called "Shukujitsu," しゅくじつ).

Hey there! Seeing this question feels like looking at my past self when I was first preparing to come to Japan – full of curiosity and a little nervousness.

Okay, I totally get where you're coming with this question. When I first came to Japan, I scratched my head over this for ages too. Don't worry, there are ways, but it does require a bit of patience a...

Okay, no problem. I totally relate to this question. I stumbled through this step by step myself back in the day. Don't worry, while business Japanese and honorifics might seem like a huge mountain, y...

Hey there! That's a great question because "fluency" is a bit of a subjective term, and everyone has their own standard. Having lived in Japan for quite a few years and interacted with all sorts of pe...

Sure, here is the translation of the provided content into English, maintaining the original Markdown format: Answer: Okay, no problem! Regarding the tax issues of overseas assets and income in Japan,...

Hello! If you've just arrived in Japan or are planning a trip, you've probably been confused by all the kanji on price tags while shopping, right? Especially "税抜" (zeinuki) and "税込" (zeikomi) – these ...

Sure, here is the translation of the provided content into English, maintaining the original Markdown format: Answer: Okay, no problem. It's understandable to feel a bit overwhelmed by the wide array...

Okay, this is a common dilemma for many newcomers to Japan. Let me break it down for you in plain language to help you decide. First, Understand What National Health Insurance ("Kokumin Kenko Hoken")...

Okay, let me break down applying for a credit card in Japan as a foreigner. I went through the headaches myself when I first arrived and made plenty of mistakes – hopefully, this helps you avoid them.

Hello! Judging by your question, you're either planning to go to Japan or already living there and need to handle money transfers between the two countries. Don't worry, it's not complicated.

Okay, no problem. Let me break down applying for a pension refund (Lump-sum Withdrawal Payment) after leaving Japan. About Applying for a Pension Refund (Lump-sum Withdrawal Payment) After Leaving Ja...

Okay, here's the translation of the provided content into English, maintaining the original Markdown format and ensuring natural English usage: Is Japanese National Pension Mandatory? Can Foreigners R...

Hey there! I totally get why you're confused about these terms – I was in the same boat when I first came to Japan. Don't worry, it's actually simpler than it sounds.

Hello! If you've just arrived in Japan or are preparing to come, the topic of "taxes" might seem overwhelming. Don't worry—for most of us salaried workers, the process is simpler than you think.