Embarkation and Disembarkation Card Changes at Airports in Japan
Jun 23, 2016 By
From April 1, 2016, changes were made to the format of the Disembarkation Card for Foreign Nationals, Embarkation and Disembarkation Card for Re-entrants, and the Embarkation Card for Foreign Nationals was discontinued. The new format will no longer have some boxes such as "nationality/region", "sex" and "passport number", and in order to prevent the omission of...[ Click to read more ]
Bicycling in Japan – Know the Laws
May 27, 2016 By Bert Wishart
The time has come again for commuters to abandon the stress and discomfort of the public transport system in favor of their trusty bicycle. Before you saddle up and join them, it is important to know the "rules of the road," or the laws governing riding a bicycle on the streets of Japan....[ Click to read more ]
Relocate to Japan – Arriving in Tokyo via Narita Airport
Jul 13, 2015 By
Tokyo enjoys two international options: Haneda Airport (Tokyo International Airport) and Narita International Airport. Narita International Airport is actually located 60 km east of Tokyo in Chiba prefecture, and was for many years the only airport providing international air service to the area. While offering the majority of international flight options, its...[ Click to read more ]
Relocate to Japan – Before Arrival
Jul 08, 2015 By Admin
Relo Japan, another part of the H&R Group of companies, helps businesses relocate employees to Japan. Our international team of experienced, multi-lingual consultants is dedicated to providing the highest level of relocation support available. Our relocation service programs are designed to alleviate the burdens of international assignments, so you can focus...[ Click to read more ]
Finding Ibuprofen or Pain Relievers in Japan
Feb 07, 2015 By Ray Proper
Like me, you might have brought medicines with you from home when you came to Japan, but eventually those run out and you will need to get more somehow. Importing medicines and drugs into Japan should not be taken lightly. Some items are perfectly acceptable. But while items containing codeine are...[ Click to read more ]
What to do if You Lose Your Residence Card
Jun 27, 2014 By Bert Wishart
When living in a foreign country, there are many exciting and wonderful things to see and do. However, not knowing the local language can sometimes, initially at least, make ordinary and commonplace tasks appear somewhat daunting. One of these such things is dealing with official documentation and bureaucracy, particularly when doing...[ Click to read more ]
Importing Pets into Nagoya
Apr 08, 2014 By Ray Proper
When relocating to Japan you may find yourself unable to give up your family pet for the duration of your life in Japan, but don’t worry because you don’t have to! The process of importing a pet into Japan is time consuming, but it is not hard. One thing you...[ Click to read more ]
International Driver’s Licenses in Japan
Oct 16, 2013 By Ray Proper
We are still getting reports that drivers presenting International Driving Permits (IDPs) at the licensing center are being told to come back once their existing permit expires. Drivers need to understand that although there is one law, there are different interpretations of it by police in each prefecture. We recommend...[ Click to read more ]
Getting Your Scooter License in Nagoya
Jul 19, 2013 By Ray Proper
If you live in Nagoya itself, you do not need much in the way of a car or scooter to get around-a bicycle would likely be more than sufficient. For those times when it is just a little too far, the public transportation system is pretty convenient and will generally...[ Click to read more ]
