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On this page you will find a variety of video content that will be useful in your daily life. We hope you enjoy the videos.
Lifestyle Information Videos: Useful information for international residents just starting their life in Tokyo.
Interview Videos: Useful information for international residents already living in Tokyo.
Alex Colby
English Teacher
Hawaii (USA)
Years in Tokyo : 3
Josai Area
A day in the Tokyo life of: Joining Alex at his home-cum-English school where he talks raising a child in Tokyo and daily life with a large Japanese family.
Alex Colby
English Teacher
Hawaii (USA)
Years in Tokyo : 3
Josai Area
A day in the Tokyo life of: Joining Alex at his home-cum-English school where he talks about the circumstances that lead him to start teaching English conversation classes.
Caterina Yasuoka
Germany
Years in Tokyo : 3
Toshin Fukutoshin Area
Caterina joins us to talk about how Japanese "taiko" drumming led to a life in Japan, childbirth in Tokyo, and preparation for parenting.
Caterina Yasuoka
Germany
Years in Tokyo : 3
Toshin Fukutoshin Area
Caterina joins us to talk about changes in feelings about living in Japan, the communication challenges, and Tokyo life's little surprises.
Ruslan Abdul Gani
Web Director
Indonesia
Years in Tokyo : 3
Joto Area
We sit down with Gani at his office to talk about childhood dreams of a life overseas, the challenges of finding a job in Japan, and trying traditional Japanese archery in Tokyo.
Ruslan Abdul Gani
Web Director
Indonesia
Years in Tokyo : 3
Joto Area
We sit down with Gani at his office to talk about communicating and expressing yourself in Japanese, and life in Tokyo with his Japanese wife and their child.
You don’t have to leave Tokyo in order to enjoy nature. After finishing work early, we headed out for a weekend in Okutama, a popular spot among foreigners.
For foreigners, taking the local bus might require more confidence when compared to using trains. In this video we take a look at the key things to be aware of when boarding the bus.
When you’re feeling unwell you should visit a nearby hospital. This video explains how to locate hospitals and the typical flow of a medical consultation.
In Japan there are two types of health insurance, and you must be enrolled in one of them. In this video we explain the Japanese health insurance system.
In Japan there are two pension schemes available and you must be enrolled in one of them. This video will introduce Japan’s National Pension system.
In this video we look at schools and the education system in Japan. From facilities like nursery schools and kindergarten that are available before entering elementary school, to the kind of school lunches that may be served at elementary and junior high school.
In Tokyo there are many places where you can learn Japanese. In this video we introduce the kind of study environments available for learning Japanese in Tokyo.
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 in a rented property.
When you move to a new home you need to set up contracts for things like gas, electricity and water. In this video we explain how this is done and how to pay those fees.
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 home in Tokyo.
In this video we take a look at how to prepare for, and what to do in the event of, an earthquake.
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 here in Japan.
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 things, how to use an ATM.
What are neighborhood, or residents’, associations? We participated in a traditional festival together with people from the local neighborhood and residents’ associations.
Japan has many rules and manners unique to the country. In this video we explain the manners to be aware of when riding a bicycle.
Japan has many rules and manners unique to the country. In this video we explain the manners to be aware of when using trains.
