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The use of IC cards for public transportation…
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Japanese cities, especially Tokyo, are some of…
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For those who already have an established com…
The ritual of exchanging meishi, which is Japanese for ‘business card,’ is a much higher valued practice in…
Whether you are filing individual tax returns or hoping to establish a new business, financial issues can b…
Sports, outings in Japan and travel information for foreign residents in Japan.
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Here are the scheduled firework festivals in Tokyo for the summer of 2023 (as of today). This year, large-scale fireworks festivals will return in various locations! Don't miss out on the chance to enjoy the long-awaited firework displays!
The Japan Rail Pass is a joint offer by the 6…
Do you long to play golf in Japan? Are you wondering what it’s like? How is it different from playing in y…
Beauty, Medical, Health, Hospitals, Emergency Information for foreign residents in Japan.
In Japan, summer is not only characterized…
In case of an emergency in Japan, you can call…
Being ready in case of an emergency evacuation…
Listings of events including fun activities, exhibitions, festivals, etc.
Apr 13, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023
Only at GMO Digital Museum can visitors enjoy three of Banksy's most famous works at the same time. …
Oct 22, 2022 - Oct 10, 2023
Fujiko F. Fujio, who had made dream-filled children's manga his life's work, published The Minotaur'…
Mar 1 - Jun 12, 2023
Love, the most fundamental of human emotions, has perhaps been one of the most fundamental themes in…
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