Family Disaster Preparation, Survival, and Response in Japan
Sep 21, 2023 By Ray Proper
No one wants to be part of a disaster, but if you have to, Japan is one of the best places to do it. From building codes to government and civil procedures, the Japanese government has built pretty good infrastructure for use "in an emergency." While they do a good...[ Click to read more ]
Shinsei Bank to be renamed SBI Shinsei Bank
Dec 16, 2022 By Admin
Many of our clients use Shinsei Bank and should be aware that Shinsei Bank is to be rebranded as SBI Shinsei Bank from January 4th, 2023. This may impact your Remittances, and fund transfers addressed to Shinsei Bank. Remittances and fund transfers from other financial institutions designating “Shinsei Bank” as...[ Click to read more ]
Bringing or Importing Medicines into Japan
Dec 06, 2022 By Ray Proper
When traveling to another country, laws can radically differ from your home country. This is especially true in Japan concerning prescription and OTC medicines. Medicines one may find no problem back home can be non-existent here, and other medications can be why you were arrested. We have compiled some links 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 ]
Guidelines for Renovations and Reforms for Renters in Japan
Nov 18, 2021 By Admin
In Japan it is the financial obligation of the lessee to restore the property to its original condition, less any damages or deterioration caused by normal living in the property (where the clause ‘with the exception of normal wear and tear’ is included in the contract.) Please be sure to...[ 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 ]
Personal Information, Encryption, and the Relocation Process
Jan 22, 2020 By Admin
To start, a reminder that Japan Info Swap is a part of The H&R Group, which provides a wide range of real estate, relocation, staffing, and life-enrichment service in Japan. This blog was created to help communicate the information, knowledge, and expert advice of the H&R Group family of companies to their clients....[ 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 ]
Traffic Congestion Monitoring Sites for Japan
By Admin
If you are traveling around Japan you may find these sites interesting. Using these sites you can see areas of congestion on expressways in real time, in English! global.c-nexco.co.jp/en/jam en-www.drivetraffic.jp/smp/realtime_map.html Image courtesy of Jimi Okelana
