3 Day Family Emergency or Evacuation Kits
Jul 20, 2019 By Ray Proper
It is important to be prepared for a disaster, but you should keep the danger in perspective. If you must live through a major quake, Japan is probably the best...[ Click to read more ]
Staying Safe During Typhoons and Storms in Japan
Jul 20, 2019 By Ray Proper
Typhoon season in Japan runs from June to December, but most typhoon activity occurs between July and September. The southern parts of Japan, such as Okinawa or Kagoshima, are particularly affected...[ 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...[ Click to read more ]
Bringing or Importing Medicines into Japan
Jul 13, 2019 By Ray Proper
Caution is required when bringing any kind of medicine into Japan. Many products that are commonly available over the counter elsewhere in the world are not approved for sale in...[ 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...[ Click to read more ]
How to Clean Your Air Conditioner
Jun 18, 2019 By Mita
We would like to share with you how to clean an air conditioner filter in Japan. There are several types of air conditioners used in Japan, but we will focus on...[ Click to read more ]
Pollen Allergies in Japan
Mar 20, 2019 By Ray Proper
The proportion of people who have problems with allergies in Japan is startlingly high. People who suffer from allergies will suffer severe reactions from the pollen such as: Nasal congestion...[ Click to read more ]
Calling 119 for Emergency Assistance in Japan
Mar 20, 2019 By Ray Proper
Dial 119 for fire department or medical services Dial 110 for police 119 in Japan is a direct-dial free emergency number that connects the caller to fire and emergency medical...[ Click to read more ]
Prevention and Thawing of Frozen Pipes in Japan
Jan 02, 2019 By Ray Proper
Many people arrive in Japan from places where it simply does not get cold and are unaware that they need to worry about things like frozen pipes. In most places...[ 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...[ Click to read more ]
