Coronavirus / COVID-19 in Japan
Mar 23, 2022 By Admin
While there is no reason to panic, there is cause to be concerned about the spread of the Covid-19 / Coronavirus in Japan. The general recommendations are that everyone takes the following precautions: Avoid close contact with sick people. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Wash with soap and...[ 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 also colloquially called My Number, even by Japanese speaking people -- マイナンバー. The numbers will basically be used as a "unique identifier" in a database, which is pretty much what it...[ 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 thankful that we are managing our way through this pandemic and will be much stronger on the other side. For Japan, it has been a particularly tough year. We lived...[ Click to read more ]
A Guide to Personal Identification Documents in Japan
May 03, 2021 By Admin
As you begin your life in Japan, you will quickly start accumulating many important documents. If you are a client of Relo Japan, we will need copies of some of these documents to assist you with your relocation services, and you may need to show them to your human resources...[ Click to read more ]
Converting your Foreign License to a Japanese Driver’s License
Apr 01, 2021 By Ray Proper
Each prefecture in Japan has different rules and requirements for driver licensing. For the most accurate information, please contact the licensing center in your area directly. Foreign license conversion in Japan can be divided generally into two groups, depending on what country issued the foreign license. [spacer height="1px"] Please note...[ Click to read more ]
Winter Wonderland on the Historical Nakasendo Trail
Nov 30, 2020 By Admin
The Nakasendo’s landscape changes with the season but it’s during winter that warmth of the locals is most noticeable. Before the invention of high-speed trains and airplanes, people had to walk between Kyoto and Edo. It would be many years until Edo became Tokyo and took the title of capital...[ Click to read more ]
The Sacred Route Between Japan’s Most Revered Shrines
Oct 29, 2020 By Admin
Intro: A path of enlightenment from the Kii-peninsula to Ise. The basis for Japan’s focus on nature in its indigenous Shinto religion goes back to the Heian Period when Shugendo was firmly established. The practice of mountain worshipping wasn’t new to the Japanese people, who were used to referring to...[ Click to read more ]
Finish Yard Weeding in Autumn
Oct 28, 2020 By Admin
Weeding is one of the many time consuming and tiring chores required around the house. You do it, but the weeds always grow back, and you must do it again and again, especially around spring and summer. But it is almost fall, so why should you weed now? Professional farmers...[ Click to read more ]
Flood Hazard Map of the City of Nagoya
Sep 28, 2020 By Admin
Typhoon season in Japan runs from June to December, but most typhoon activity occurs between July and September, even into October. You can read more on Staying Safe During Typhoons and Storms in Japan, generally, by clicking that link, this article will focus on flooding. Knowing where your home is,...[ Click to read more ]
Cleaning Tricks for the Home
Aug 26, 2020 By Admin
The longer you stay at home, the more time you spend cleaning the house. Here are some easy tricks to help you accomplish that efficiently! Mosquito Net / Door Screens Wipe with a wet melamine form sponge, gently. It will get rid of the dirt, especially along the edges. Finish...[ Click to read more ]
