- January 21, 2021
- January 21, 2021
All about Tatami
When you think of a traditional Japanese house, many people probably think of traditional straw tatami mats that have been used as flooring material for centuries. Tatami has been so […]
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- December 21, 2020
- December 21, 2020
What’s ETO or JUNI SHI?
What’s the difference between ETO and JUNI SHI? 干支 [ETO] (えと) is the word for the Japanese zodiac signs which consist of a combination of 十二支 [JYUNI -SHI] (じゅうにし) “twelve […]
- November 21, 2020
- November 22, 2020
What’s Reiwa? Conversion to Japanese calendar 和暦 [WAREKI] (われき)
Conversion from AD / Western calendar 西暦 [SEIREKI] (せいれき) to Japanese calendar 和暦 [WAREKI] (われき) What is 令和 [REIWA] (れいわ) / 平成 [HEISEI] (へいせい) / 昭和 [SHOWA] (しょうわ) / 大正 […]
- November 13, 2020
- November 22, 2020
[Complete Guide] Listing for all Supermarket brands (55) in Kansai ( Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, Nara, Shiga, Wakayama)
International supermarkets in Kansai コストコ [COSTCO] (こすとこ) Costco is a membership warehouse type store that offers products at the lowest possible price. Large volume items are available at low prices […]
- November 8, 2020
- November 19, 2020
How to watch TV in Japan – CHIJOU HA, BS, CS, SUKAPA ,Hikari TV and CABLE TV
What’s the differences in between CHIJO HA, BS, CS, SUKAPA, HIKARI TV and CABLE TV 地上波 [CHIJOU HA] (ちじょうは) A relay station receives radio waves emitted from the broadcast station […]
- November 7, 2020
- November 9, 2020
What’s KAKUYASU SUMAHO in Japan – LINE mobile, Yahoo mobile, UQ mobile?
KAKUYASU SUMAHO would be more cheaper options What does KA KUYASU SUMAHO mean? 格安 [KAKUYASU] (かくやす) means “budget”, “low-cost”, or “cheap”. So KAKUYASU SUMAHO means “low-cost smartphone”, “cheap smartphone” or […]
- November 6, 2020
- November 19, 2020
What’s GENSEN CHOUSYU HYOU – WITHHOLDING TAX SLIP ?
Overview of 源泉徴収票 [GENSEN CHOUSYU HYOU](げんせんちょうしゅうひょう) Companies fulfill their tax obligations on behalf of all employees who work for the company. Therefore, calculating the amount of withholding and preparing the […]
- November 2, 2020
- November 19, 2020
What’s Washlet? – Electric toilet seat or Bidet in Japan
I like Japanese Electric toilet seat (bidet) History In 1964, TOTO imported and sold a “Wash Air Seat” from an American company called American Bide, which was a medical […]
- October 30, 2020
- November 9, 2020
All types of accommodation in Japan
Listing for all types of accommodation in Japan ビジネスホテル [BUSINESS HOTEL]: Hotel for a business person. There are lots of chain hotels such as APA Hotel, Toyoko Inns, Super hotel, […]
- October 30, 2020
- November 22, 2020
How to find a FURNISHED APARTMENT & a SERVICE APARTMENT.
What’s the difference in between a furnished apartment or a serviced apartment in Japan. ファーニシュド アパートメント[FURNISHED APARTMENT]: Monthly apartment rented by the month. Japanese business persons are not familiar with the […]
- October 30, 2020
- November 19, 2020
What’s LP GAS and TOSHI GAS?
What is the difference between LPガス [LP GAS] (えるぴーがす) and 都市ガス [TOSHI GAS] (としがす)? 都市ガス [TOSHI GAS] (としがす) City gas. Gas supplied to a wide area by gas pipes piped […]
- October 29, 2020
- November 19, 2020
2 types of Hankos : JITSUIN & MITOME IN
What’s the differences in between JITSUIN and MITOMEIN 実印 [JITSUIN] (じついん) : An individual’s seal that has been registered with the city or ward in advance. A seal that can […]
- June 17, 2020
- November 9, 2020
VISA in Japan : Work or Long-term stay
Referred to Ministory of Foreign Affairs of Japan Working VISA / 就労ビザ [SYUROU VISA] [しゅうろう びざ] Period of stay / 在留期間 教授 [KYOJYU] [きょうじゅ] （例：大学教授、助教授、助手など Professor (Examples: university professor, assistant professor, […]