New Semester of Japanese Classes!
Calling all students! A new semester of Japanese classes will be held starting this April and run until […]
Okaya’s Evacuation Shelters and Evacuation Centers
When a natural disaster strikes, it is crucial to understand the difference between an evacuation center (also […]
Know The Cycling Rules of the Road!
Rules and regulations for bicycles are different from country to country. In Japan, the variety of rules perta […]
Please Be Careful of Influenza!
It is normal in Japan for influenza (the flu) to spread throughout the fall and winter. Influenza is especiall […]
Splashing Water or Mud While Driving is a Violation of the Road Traffic Act!
In Japan, it is not only a violation of social etiquette, but a serious violation of the Road Traffic Act (Tsū […]
Nagano Prefecture Information (Multilingual Information)
The Nagano Prefecture Intercultural Consultation Center (Tabunka Kyosei Center) has published its most recent […]
Is This Really a Crime? Be Careful About Overly-Revealing Clothes, Artistic Expressions, and Displays of Affection!
The topic of what can be considered too revealing or not is an indefatigable subject all around the worl […]
Be Careful: Pedestrians Can Also be Charged with Violating Japan’s Traffic Laws!
Pedestrians under Japan’s Road Traffic Act (Tsūkō Hō・通行法) are considered vulnerable road users and tend to be […]
New Semester of Japanese Classes!
Calling all students! A new semester of Japanese classes will be held starting this December and run unt […]
Postage Rates will Be Revised Starting October 1, 2023
From Sunday, October 1, return envelopes for Certificate of Eligibility for Status of Residence applications ( […]