Bridging Japanese Content and International Curiosity
While there are many television options in Japan, availability depends on location and housing construction. Many new apartments are “cable ready” or are equipped with a common parabolic satellite for viewing satellite TV programs. Be sure to ask your realtor Continue Reading
As the summer heat rises it’s tempting to retire to your air conditioned room with your neck tie fan on full blast. However, with Japan being as island nation we are completely surrounded by the sea, and thus, beaches. So Continue Reading
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 years the only airport providing international air service Continue Reading
In summer, is there anything better than sipping on an ice cold beer as the city temperature rises? Well yes, actually there is. And that is digging into a freshly grilled piece of meat that perfectly accompanies your frosty glass. Continue Reading
Like me, you may have brought the medicines you thought you would need with you from home when you first came to Japan, but eventually those will run out and you will need to get more or find a substitute. Continue Reading
As the weather heats up in the city, what better way is there to celebrate the summer stream than with Salsa Street, the Caribbean and Latin American festival in Yoyogi park in June 20 and 21, 2015. There will be Continue Reading
Golden week is the longest public holiday in Japan, and many residents make a trip abroad, or to a tourist area like Kyoto over the break. Trains and airports can be crowded, and the traffic into any area worth a Continue Reading
Spring is here and it’s a great time for Hanami where people get together in parks throughout the country to see beautiful cherry blossom. When you visit Japanese famous hanami spots, it’s alomost like festivals. As with most Japanese matsuri Continue Reading
Winter is the perfect time to indulge in the Japanese pastime of onsen. Are you getting ready to take a trip to an Onsen Hot Spring in Japan? Onsen is considered a communal affair and people often go with friends, Continue Reading
Did you know that regardless of whether your housing contract is a two year automatically renewing contract or a fixed term contract, you can cancel the contract at any time as long as you give 30 days notice? Also, there Continue Reading