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Avatar Posted by billywest 3 days ago (http://www.sevententotokyo.com)
Category: Foreigners in Japan | Tags: japan health insurance pension nenkin
A lot of people are genuinely confused by the health insurance and pension requirements in Japan. Here's a small piece regarding the issue with some basic information and useful links. read more »
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Avatar Posted by canexpat 14 days ago (http://thecanadianexpat.com)
Category: Foreigners in Japan | Tags: canadian consulate in osaka
A letter to the Editor of Embassy Magazine by The Canadian Expat Association- Reference is made to the closing of the Osaka Consulate in 2007. Canadians in Japan and else where in the world are being ignored by the Harper government. read more »
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Avatar Posted by gaijin14 11 days ago (http://gaijinhousejapan.com)
Category: Foreigners in Japan | Tags: gaijinhouse travel classified
From the creators of Gaijin House Japan a website for finding guest houses all across Japan comes Gaijin House Classifieds by demand. The classifieds list rooms, share mates, sublets, and even Sayonara Sales for those leaving or coming to Japan for the first time. It is also 100% free. Sure you won read more »
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Avatar Posted by billywest 9 days ago (http://billywestevolution.com)
Category: Foreigners in Japan | Tags: japan foreigner culture shock
Most people who live abroad feel isolated and frustrated from time to time. Dealing with the loneliness and finding your balance again can be difficult. Check this post out and share your experience there. read more »
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Avatar Posted by ShaneS 13 days ago (http://metropolis.co.jp)
Category: Foreigners in Japan | Tags: stereotypes gaijin
From the Metropolis Column, Last Word, this article takes a look at some of the common stereotypes that foreigners face in Japan and some that we impose on the Japanese. read more »
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Avatar Posted by awh 13 days ago (http://whatjapanthinks.com)
Category: Foreigners in Japan | Tags: public opinion foreigners surveys
Ken Y-N over at What Japan Thinks has found a really interesting survey this time, about what behaviours in foreigners Japanese people are pleasantly surprised to see. A fun read. read more »
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Avatar Posted by lostinube 14 days ago (http://abc.go.com)
Category: Foreigners in Japan | Tags: japanese game show abc
So ABC has decided to come to Japan and produce their own "hilarious" Japanese style game show... read more »
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Avatar Posted by canexpat 17 days ago (http://thecanadianexpat.com)
Category: Foreigners in Japan | Tags: canadians abroad canadian club
A nice article about a Canadian organization in Nagoya by the Canadian Expat Association. If you are Canadian and live in our around the Tokai area check this out. read more »
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Avatar Posted by canexpat 17 days ago (http://thecanadianexpat.com)
Category: Foreigners in Japan | Tags: james yellowlees canadians abroad
A great little article about James Yellowlees by the Canadian Expat Association. Congratulations James, you're doing great. read more »
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Avatar Posted by OmoshiroiEigo 20 days ago (http://www.michaelmckinlay.com)
Category: Foreigners in Japan | Tags: japansoc.com nick ramsay dot com mogul
Note: If you have already read this, the post has been updated. Check it out again. I promise you won't be disappointed! OK, you probably will...Ever wonder about the man who is responsible for JapanSoc? Well take a look at the following shocking exposé! read more »
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Avatar Posted by JapaneseParadise 23 days ago (http://japaneseparadise.com)
Category: Foreigners in Japan | Tags: japan hotels travel
It is highly preferred by people who are having stopovers and need to catch a flight or some other means of travel. So, what exactly is a capsule hotel? A capsule hotel is so called because the place in which the visitors sleep is designed like a capsule. read more »
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Avatar Posted by billywest 35 days ago (http://billywestevolution.com)
Category: Foreigners in Japan | Tags: tokyo roppongi drinking ramen
What do you do when the last train back from Roppongi drops you off in your neighborhood without even one phone number or keitai e-mail address from the ladies? You have a bowl of ramen, that's what you do. read more »
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Avatar Posted by JapaneseParadise 30 days ago (http://japaneseparadise.com)
Category: Foreigners in Japan | Tags: mobile phone japanese mobile phone
Without the presence of phones and the mobiles along with the Internet, the levels of communication would not have been possible at all. Due to roaming facilities available, people can be reached anywhere and everywhere in the world. read more »
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Avatar Posted by matigo 29 days ago (http://www.j2fi.net)
Category: Foreigners in Japan | Tags: japan frustration canada return
Do you ever double-guess your decision to move to Japan? I was recently asked to write about the 26 reasons I should have stayed in Canada and, being the obtuse Canadian I am, I decided to have a little fun with the article. Read on and let me know if I've missed anything. read more »
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Avatar Posted by OmoshiroiEigo 35 days ago (http://www.michaelmckinlay.com)
Category: Foreigners in Japan | Tags: travel japan cheap save money japan
In Japan, trains rule, but ticket prices drool! How do we get around this little issue? The Japan Rail Pass! Next time your friends or family visit, get them to get this before they leave so that you don't have to front the bill for THEIR travel! read more »
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