Special skilled residence status (特定技能, tokutei gino) has been newly established since April 2019. Many foreigners have a great opportunity to get a job in Japan. Special skills seminar photo-ac.com/ We have prepared a recommended seminar for foreigners who want to acquire special skilled visa and work as a full-time employee in Japan. Please feel…
It’s been officially announced that the iconic Harajuku Station will be demolished after the 2020 Olympics. This has been a sad turn of events for those who love the station’s façade, and those who want to preserve the last remnants of “Old Tokyo”. The interesting thing, however, is that Tokyo is finding itself in a…
After Nintendo won a lawsuit against MariCar, which allowed people to drive around the streets of Tokyo wearing costumes as if they were characters from Nintendo’s popular video game Mario Kart, what exactly happened to MariCar? Due to the ruling, some worried that MariCar would cease to exist, but the company found a way to…
by Zoria Petkoska At the beginning of 2019, Tokyoites were surprised and delighted by art from the cult classic Akira appearing on construction fences in Shibuya. The art seemed deliberate, and it was not graffiti, which made otakus even more curious as to who was behind this. This is because graffiti is illegal and very…
When it comes to the airports that serve Tokyo, people tend to be very vocal about their preferences. Among tourists, the general consensus is that Haneda is the better airport simply because of its proximity to central Tokyo. Narita has its merits, particularly when considering where you live or are staying, and the convenience of…
You have walked a long day through Tokyo to discover some of the major gems this beautiful city has to offer and you are still thirsty for more? Why not head to Shinjuku Golden Gai, one of Tokyo’s legendary bar streets. Short History View this post on Instagram A post shared by BunnyTokyo 🐰♥️ Hop…
by Martin Danker Against Tokyo’s objections, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) made its final decision, and the consensus is simple: the IOC and Tokyo’s governor Koike Yuriko are both losers. What decision was this exactly? Well, the marathon and race walking events during the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics will take place in the city of…
This conference will teach you everything from how to write a resume or a job history in Japanese, to what you need to know and do to succeed in finding or changing your job in Japan. Employment & Career Change Consultation photo-ac.com/ We will also introduce private jobs that can be done without experience or…
by Zoria Petkoska & Martin Danker What’s there not to love about Autumn? The weather finally becomes cooler, all those hellish mosquitoes that tormented people during summer perish, and delicious seasonal fruits and vegetables start bringing a special touch to the local cuisine. Japan loves its seasons and equally loves creating seasonal menus and products to go with…
Halloween has come a long way from Ireland to America from Pagans to Pumpkins and now celebrated and recognized across the globe, including Japan. The link between Halloween and Pumpkins photo-ac.com/ Originally, it’s believed that on this magical all hallows eve the glowing Jack-O-lanterns were carved from turnips and gourds, and lit with coal. But…
