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In this video we take a look at how to prepare for, and what to do in the event of, an earthquake.*This video was posted...

You don't have to leave Tokyo in order to enjoy nature. After finishing work early, we headed out for a weekend in Okuta...

For foreigners, taking the local bus might require more confidence when compared to using trains. In this video we take ...

When you're feeling unwell you should visit a nearby hospital. This video explains how to locate hospitals and the typic...

In Japan there are two types of health insurance, and you must be enrolled in one of them. In this video we explain the ...

In Japan there are two pension schemes available and you must be enrolled in one of them. This video will introduce Japa...

In this video we look at schools and the education system in Japan. From facilities like nursery schools and kindergarte...

In Tokyo there are many places where you can learn Japanese. In this video we introduce the kind of study environments a...

Japan has many rules and manners unique to the country. In this video we explain how to appropriately dispose of garbage...

Japan has many rules and manners unique to the country. In this video we explain the manners to be aware of when living ...

When you move to a new home you need to set up contracts for things like gas, electricity and water. In this video we ex...

A lot of money is required when setting up a life in Tokyo. In this video we look at the expenses involved in renting a ...

As in other cultures, superstitions can influence aspects of daily life and behavior in Japan. See if you can spot any o...

We went to the Ikebukuro Life Safety Learning Center. In this video we introduce the center's disaster prevention tour.*...

In this video we explain how to set up an internet contract and how to take delivery of parcels delivered to your home h...

In Japan it's often the case that you need to have cash at hand, even in Tokyo. In this video we explain, among other th...

What are neighborhood, or residents', associations? We participated in a traditional festival together with people from ...

Japan has many rules and manners unique to the country. In this video we explain the manners to be aware of when riding ...

Japan has many rules and manners unique to the country. In this video we explain the manners to be aware of when using t...

When it comes to trains in Japan, there are a number of systems in place for the convenience of passengers. In this vide...

Getting around Tokyo by train is very convenient. In this video we take a look at how it's done.*This video was posted o...

In this video we take a look at the kind of deductions that might come out of your salary here in Japan, including tax a...

In this video we point out those things that you need to be aware of when starting work in Japan, as well as introduce w...

In this video we're going to look at a procedure that may come as a surprise to some foreigners who are new to life in T...

Ever been out to eat soba noodles? In Japan it's natural for diners to make noise while eating soba. After watching this...

Yes, good business etiquette can even extend to where you should be seated when sharing a taxi with colleagues and clien...

In this video you can learn about the superstitions that influence how some Japanese people behave in the comfort of the...

Communication is key to understanding the manners and etiquette practiced in Japan. Understanding gestures can really he...

Understanding gestures used in Japan can help us with communication and to avoid causing offence, however innocently. Th...

Get off to a good start while doing business in Japan with the basics of business meeting etiquette introduced in this v...