Whether you're already living in Japan or preparing to move to Japan, our Expat Guide to Living in Japan offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Japan. For answers to specific questions, visit our Japan Forum to talk with expats in Japan.
If you're moving to Japan this is a must-read article highlighting tips from expats in Japan. Topics covered include driver's licenses, healthcare in Japan, international schools and more.
Expats in Tokyo have several neighborhoods worth considering when they move abroad. Individual needs, such as proximity to work, international schools in Tokyo and other factors will help determine the best choice for each expat and expat family.
Expats in Tokyo enjoy the capital city of Japan, which is a sprawling metropolitan area. Here are some tips to help expats navigate a relocation to one of the biggest economies in the world.
Author and Blogger Brian O'Sullivan helps expats examine the differences in parenting that exist in Western and Far Eastern cultures. Emotional self-regulation and self-recoginition are a few of the topics he explores.
What's the difference between Social Health Insurance and National Health Insurance in Japan? Are there some English-speaking doctors in good hospitals in Tokyo? What's a typical doctor visit like? An expat in Tokyo answers these questions and more.
An expat in Tokyo talks about the high cost of housing, living close to work, property searches and mansion apartments.
An expat talks about the challenges she's had adjusting to the culture in Japan, where people are much quieter and keep to themselves compared to the US. She explains that even acquaintances keep to themselves and this makes it hard to feel connected.
An expat talks about what it's like moving to Tokyo. It took some time adjusting to the crowds and culture, but he's happy now and looking back the culture shock wasn't as bad as he anticipated.
An expat moved to Japan mentally prepared to face the stages of culture shock and was pleasantly surprised by the warmth of the Japanese culture even in the most crowded places in the city.
Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Japan by taking our Overseas Retirement report.
Submit a Retire Abroad ReportWhat's it like to find a job in Japan? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Japan? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.
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International Schools in Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo has many international schools and bi-lingual schools for expat students. Here are several of the more popular options.
4 Business Etiquette Tips on Conducting Business in Japan
Newcomers to Japan should consider these 4 tips for conducting business in Japan.
10 Tips for Living in Japan
Did you know that washers and dryers are often placed on the balcony or in the kitchen in Japan? Did you know that trains are the best way to travel in Japan? Expats in Japan share their tips for living in Japan.
Emergency Information for Expats in Japan
Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. This page provides emergency contact and evacuation information for British, American and Australian expats in Japan.
Tips on Employing Domestic Helpers in Asia
Your feelings about hiring domestic help while living in Asia will range from guilt about having someone ironing your underwear to being deprived of the love and attention of your children. Many Southeast Asian countries show high figures of unemployment and you may not just feel privileged to have maids, but may even feel morally obligated to give work to these people.
Expatriate Health Insurance
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An Expat Talks about Culture Shock & Living in Tokyo, Japan
An expat talks about the challenges she's had adjusting to the culture in Japan, where people are much quieter and keep to themselves compared to the US. She explains that even acquaintances keep to themselves and this makes it hard to feel connected.
10 Tips for Living in Japan
Did you know that washers and dryers are often placed on the balcony or in the kitchen in Japan? Did you know that trains are the best way to travel in Japan? Expats in Japan share their tips for living in Japan.
International Schools in Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo has many international schools and bi-lingual schools for expat students. Here are several of the more popular options.
5 Tips for Living in Tokyo, Japan
Expats in Tokyo enjoy the capital city of Japan, which is a sprawling metropolitan area. Here are some tips to help expats navigate a relocation to one of the biggest economies in the world.
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