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Gallery Rin located in Kitanagoya, Aichi
By Jeremy Grigson 11 Mar, 2024
Aichi is particularly famous for its ceramics and tucked away in the quiet residential neighbourhood of Kitanagoya, is a lady passionate about ceramics who is waiting to educate, inspire and create truly unique and fantastic ceramics for the foreign population of Nagoya and the rest of Japan.
Traveling with pets on an airplane
By Jeremy Grigson 21 Feb, 2024
When moving to Japan, pets can add an extra level of consideration to your move. In this article, we'll be looking at some of the things to consider when bringing your pet with you to Japan.
crowded train in Japan
By Jeremy Grigson 18 Jan, 2024
Japan loves its trains. In this post, we'll explore some key aspects of train etiquette that expats should be aware of to seamlessly integrate into Japan's bustling rail culture.
Recycled Paper
By Jeremy Grigson 24 Nov, 2023
Whether it's paper bags, endless waves of bumpf in the mail or promotional material, it's everywhere and is often deemed a more environmentally friendly alternative to plastic. While this may be true, it will only ever be so if it's recycled and that's what we want to cover in this article.
cans to be recycled
By Jeremy Grigson 10 Jul, 2023
If you live in a modern apartment, the chances are that you can dispose of your recyclables on any day at any time in the designated garbage disposal area. However, if you live in a house or an apartment that doesn't have a garbage area, you will likely need to take your recycling to a specific spot, which may be a few minutes' walk from your home.
the word trash spray painted on a drum
By Jeremy Grigson 30 May, 2023
Rubbish is big business in Japan and, operating under the "3R Initiative", there are strict rules that you should play by if you want to perfect your recycling game. With all the plastic that Japan gets through, it’s comforting to an eco-nut like myself that at least they purport to recycle it all. Whether they really do or not is another question, but either way, the rules must be followed!
Resources for Foreigners Moving to Japan
By Mobi 30 Nov, 2022
Relocating to anywhere can be daunting enough, but when you are relocating to a different country it tends to be all the more challenging, especially when you factor in language and culture. This article touches on seven aspects that we hope will make settling in easier.
Guide for Expatriates in Japan
By Mobi 06 Nov, 2022
A guide for foreigners living in Japan or planning to relocate to Japan. This covers some of the basics you will want to know before embarking on your journey to Japan.
Bank Accounts in Japan for Foreigners
By Mobi 30 Oct, 2022
Expats living and working in Japan will definitely need a bank account to receive their salary and to pay utility bills. This article introduces the required documentation and offers a list of popular Japanese banks among foreigners.
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