Information (tips)
Is This Really a Crime? Be Careful About Overly-Revealing Clothes, Artistic Expressions, and Displays of Affection!新着!!
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!新着!!
Pedestrians under Japan’s Road Traffic Act (Tsūkō Hō・通行法) are considered vulnerable road users and tend to be […]
Regarding Mid-to-Long Term Residents Updating Their Bank Account Information
This is a notice for all mid-to-long term residents: if your address, period of stay, status of residence, pla […]
Is This Really a Crime? Be Careful When Handling Other People’s Mail!
There are of course many cultures which exist across the world, and each has their own set of laws which refle […]
Is Taking Back Something Really a Crime?
Just about everybody has either loaned out or let family and friends use a personal item like a phone or bicyc […]
Japanese Seal Culture
An inkan [印鑑], referred to as a ‘seal’ in English, is a small cylindrical object that is about 1-2 centimeters […]
Reminders When Getting a Car Loan in Japan as a Foreigner
Things to Keep in Mind: It is possible for foreigners to get a car loan. However, it’s important to understand […]
Is Vomiting In Taxis Really A Crime?
There are of course many cultures which exist across the world, and each has their own set of laws which refle […]
Don’t Underestimate Japan’s Cosmetologists Act!
There are many foreigners who, for a variety of reasons (i.e., they didn’t know, it’s not against the law in t […]
Don’t Forget to Carry Important Documents With You and Don’t Refuse to Present Them When Asked!
There are times when we go out and forget to bring our wallets or handbags with us. There are also times when […]