Best Sweet Shops in Kobe
Jan 20, 2022 By Justin Hanus
When it comes to food, Kobe isn't just famous for beef. It has also gained a reputation as the "city...[ Click to read more ]
Calling 119 for Emergency Assistance in Japan
Jan 20, 2022 By Ray Proper
Dial 119 for the fire department or medical services Dial 110 for police 119 in Japan is a direct-dial-free emergency...[ Click to read more ]
Ramen 101: How and What to Order
Jan 15, 2022 By Justin Hanus
Ramen is right up there with sushi for famous must-try Japanese cuisine. The idea of lush noodles bathing in a...[ Click to read more ]
Noodling about: Nagoya’s Ramen Discoveries
Jan 13, 2022 By Bert Wishart
When I first came to Japan, I answered the standard "what Japanese food do you like?" question with "I absolutely...[ Click to read more ]
Onsen – The How To’s, Do’s and Don’ts
Jan 12, 2022 By Bert Wishart
Seismic activity is so ingrained in Japanese life that folklore tells of Namazu, a giant catfish who lives beneath the...[ Click to read more ]
My Number – The Social Security and Tax Number System in Japan
Jan 08, 2022 By Jason Gatewood
Starting in October of 2015, all citizens and lawful residents were issued a number called a 個人番号 kojin bangō which is...[ Click to read more ]
The Best iPhone Apps for Living in Japan
Jan 05, 2022 By Ray Proper
Living in Japan can be difficult, but the internet has many resources to make things a bit easier. An iPhone...[ Click to read more ]
Happy New Year from Steve Burson 2022
Dec 31, 2021 By Admin
Well, another year has passed for the H&R Group (including Relo Japan) and Relo Network Asia companies. We must be...[ Click to read more ]
Japan’s Alcohol-Free Beer-volution in Nagoya
Dec 31, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Japan is, it's pretty safe to say, something of a boozy country. Whether social events, ceremonies or even work, most...[ Click to read more ]
Osu Street Eats – Where to Get Osu’s Best Street Food
Dec 31, 2021 By Bert Wishart
To my surprise, upon my arrival, unlike many Asian nations, Japan does not have a street food culture. I have...[ Click to read more ]
