The extensive train and subway system in Japan is great, but also complicated. Cycling is a great way to commute to avoid the crowds. But of course, there are important rules that you should know before cycling in Japan. Basic Rules about Cycling in Japan jp.fotolia.com/ First of all, you should keep to the left…
People are often impressed and overwhelmed by the manners and politeness of the Japanese. But when riding public transportation such as trains or buses, things get turned on their head. It’s not hard to see perfectly healthy-looking people sitting on the seats while there are some elderly standing. This happens even in the PRIORITY SEAT…
Trying to find a decent yet affordable apartment to rent is a nightmarish struggle in almost every city. On top of that, when you try and rent an apartment in a foreign country where there’s a language barrier, the whole experience gets even more arduous. Tokyo has its own issues and different rental market rules,…
Japan is the country known for their top-ranking education in Asia, also instilling the good manners in Japanese people that the world admires. In recent years, the number of foreigners living and working in Japan has increased, leading to a boom of services aimed at foreigners. These include the Japanese language schools that have been…
by Martin Danker For the third year in a row, the Economist Intelligence Unit has named Tokyo the safest city in the world in their 2019 rankings. Singapore came in second, while Osaka came in third. As it is to be expected, the ranking has created a sense of pride as both Tokyoites, residents, and…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by 31 Nights Of Halloween (@31nightsofhalloween) on Sep 22, 2019 at 2:03pm PDT It is September, and from the very first weeks of this month, you have probably been seeing many shops and street corners being decorated with Jack-O-Lantern and other orange and purple colored miscellaneous decorations.…
Author’s photo Japanese pornographic industry is getting bigger and bigger by the time flies, always evolving and exploring new paths. But where does exactly the “modern” pornographic industry as we know take its roots? Due to lots of laws, Japan has developed this industry quite differently from the rest of the world which has brought…
When it comes to living in Japan, the biggest hurdle may not be holding down a job – for some, it’s setting up and securing proper accommodation. Without advanced Japanese ability, something as simple as setting up the internet can be impractical or impossible. Nathan, an American who has been living in Japan for the…
Bulletin board posts mentioning that Kyoto Animation had dropped poster’s manuscript have been linked to Shinji Aoba, the main suspect behind the deadly arson. Police have stated that due to the information contained in the bulletin boards and their language, they think there is a possibility that Aoba was the person who wrote them. The…
Each time I sit down with a foreign professional in Japan, I can’t help but think what a treat it is to talk with them. Each person offers not only vast amounts of insight into the industry and culture of Japan today, but also that of the last dozen years. It is one thing to…
