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...[ Click to read more ]
Holidays in Japan
Jul 08, 2015 By Admin
Public or National holidays in Japan are as popular here as they are anywhere else. The "biggest" holiday in Japan is New Years, and the country shuts down for several...[ Click to read more ]
The Climate in Japan
Jul 08, 2015 By
The Japanese people are very fond of saying that Japan has four distinct seasons, and while this does not always strike foreign people as particularly special, it is certainly true. ...[ 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...[ Click to read more ]
Etiquette in Japan
Jul 08, 2015 By
Japan is a highly structured and traditional society that places great importance on politeness and process. Many interactions in Japan are governed by socially agreed upon "best practices," and following these standardized...[ 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...[ Click to read more ]
Sending a Letter in Japan and Japanese Addresses
Jun 23, 2014 By Ray Proper
Though it rarely comes up with the prevalence of email now-a-days, you sometimes need to mail a letter. This is what you need to know if you want to do...[ Click to read more ]
10 Things You Shouldn’t do with Chopsticks in Japan
Jun 12, 2014 By Ray Proper
No idea where I learned how to use them, but somehow I have become quite adept at manipulating these little sticks. I was once asked to eat in front of...[ Click to read more ]
Renewing or Terminating Housing Lease Agreements
Feb 13, 2014 By Ray Proper
A note before we begin. Like so much in Japan, every prefecture and region in Japan has different rules, requirements, and most importantly customs in regards to housing and real...[ Click to read more ]
No Spare – Using a Puncture Repair Kit to Fix a Flat Tire
Feb 04, 2014 By Ray Proper
In recent years, many Japanese Car Manufacturers have struggled with interior designs trying to get more space for more driver/passenger comfort. The Japanese consumers put more and more pressure on...[ Click to read more ]
