Fluorescent Light Maintenance and Glow Lamp Replacement
Dec 19, 2019 By Admin
A fluorescent lamp uses fluorescence to produce visible light. An electric current in the gas excites mercury vapor, which produces short-wave ultraviolet light that causes a phosphor coating on the inside of the lamp to glow. Fluorescent lamps require a ballast to regulate the current through the lamp, and a...[ Click to read more ]
Protect Your Garbage from Crows
Oct 30, 2019 By Admin
The scattering of garbage by crows (karasu) is a significant social problem in Japan, and legions of neighborhood association representatives, usually grumpy older people, are out there enforcing rules designed to curb that problem. Most areas have laws requiring that garbage be protected against the scourge of crow related scattering...[ Click to read more ]
Staying Safe from Torrential Rain
Sep 30, 2019 By Admin
What is torrential rain? Torrential rain refers to a large amount of rain that falls in a narrow area over several hours due to the stagnation of the rainy season front or the approach of a typhoon. Such localized heavy rains in Japan, where there are many steep mountains and...[ Click to read more ]
Sushi: a Short History and Where to Get It in Hiroshima
Sep 27, 2019 By Hugh Cann
The earliest form of sushi, known today as narezushi, most likely originates in the paddy fields along the Mekong River in Southeast Asia. The prototype narezushi is made by lacto-fermenting fish with salt and rice to control putrefaction. It then spread southward. In Japan, the dish's introduction overlaps with the...[ Click to read more ]
The Red Capped Statues – The Patron Saint of Children.
By Hugh Cann
If you’ve visited Mitaki Temple on the city outskirts or perhaps Daishoin Temple on Miyajima (or many other places throughout Japan) you will surely have come across small stone statues of monks wearing red knitted caps and bibs across the chest. These are statues honoring the Jizo Bosatsu. Jizo is...[ Click to read more ]
Shinsei Bank’s GoRemit Application Timeline
Jul 16, 2019 By Admin
What is the GoRemit App? The GoRemit App is a dedicated smartphone app for the GoRemit Shinsei Overseas Remittance Service provided by Shinsei Bank. If you are a customer of theirs, as many of our clients are, you may need to be aware that starting Tuesday, October 1, 2019, overseas...[ Click to read more ]
Dealing with Humidity and Mold in Japan
Jul 10, 2019 By Ray Proper
Japan is a big place, but a large part of Japan sits with the "humid subtropical climate" zone, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. These long hot and humid summers can be difficult to get used to for someone from a more temperate climate, and create concerns that some people may...[ Click to read more ]
How to Deal with Traffic Stops in Japan
Jun 28, 2019 By Jason Gatewood
If you choose to drive in Japan, at some point you will have to interact with the police; whether it’s a simple safety checkpoint, a traffic infraction, or worst case an accident. Most scenarios are just like their counterparts in other countries, but there are some minor differences to laws...[ Click to read more ]
How to Get Your Car Inspected in Japan
Apr 22, 2019 By Jason Gatewood
Over the years, we’ve told you about the process of getting a driver’s license and buying cars and motorcycles in Japan, but we’ve never gone into detail on the inspection and taxation process that all vehicle owners must deal with every two years or less. It can be a real...[ Click to read more ]
Minpaku: Subletting in Japan
Nov 22, 2018 By Mita
Minpaku is a private accommodation or lodging available for rent - not a hotel, Airbnb, etc. Staying in a minpaku is often cheaper when compared to hotels, and offer more options for guests. Also, the owner of the apartments/houses can earn some money from them. In regards to this article, the...[ Click to read more ]
