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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.
Carolina Bernal
Japanese Language Student
Chile
Years in Tokyo : 9 months
Joto Area
Carolina explains how she came to Japan to learn about earthquake safety measures and a desire to bring that knowledge back to her native Chile. She also talks us through feelings about life in Tokyo and dealing with stress in the big city.
Carolina Bernal
Japanese Language Student
Chile
Years in Tokyo : 9 months
Joto Area
Carolina joins us to talk about changes in perceptions of Japanese people before and after arriving in Japan as well as differences between her native Chile and Japan and the surprises that ensued.
Tom Gastel
Architectural Illustrator
USA
Years in Tokyo : 3
Toshin Fukutoshin Area
Tom joins us to talk about swapping Spanish for Japanese, the illustration of a Tokyo landmark and the city's impressive reach into rural areas.
Tom Gastel
Architectural Illustrator
USA
Years in Tokyo : 3
Toshin Fukutoshin Area
Tom joins us to talk about settling into life and work in Tokyo, the surprises and excitement that the city still holds.
Anil Raj
Business man / Restaurateur
India
Years in Tokyo : 21
Joto Area
We sit down with Anil at one of his restaurants in Tokyo where he gives us the business person's perspective of the capital, the role of the Indian community, and the future prospect of doing business in Tokyo.
Anil Raj
Business man / Restaurateur
India
Years in Tokyo : 21
Joto Area
We sit down with Anil at one of his restaurants in Tokyo where he talks about life as an Indian in the capital, early perceptions of being vegetarian, advice for future Tokyo entrepreneurs, and changes in the city over 20 years.
Robert Daoust
Personal Trainer
Canada
Years in Tokyo : 15
Joto Area
A day in the Tokyo life of: Joining Robert on a day off from work to talk training and karate, first impressions of Tokyo, and the process of starting a business in the capital.
Robert Daoust
Personal Trainer
Canada
Years in Tokyo : 15
Joto Area
A day in the Tokyo life of: Joining Robert on a day off from work to talk impressions of daily life and raising a child in Tokyo.
Anel Berdenova
Master's Student
Kazakhstan
Years in Tokyo : 4
Kita Tama Area
A day in the Tokyo life of: Joining Anel to sample university life in the Kita Tama area where she talks about the changes in her impressions of Tokyo and Japan, and vogue dance in the Japanese capital.
Anel Berdenova
Master's Student
Kazakhstan
Years in Tokyo : 4
Kita Tama Area
A day in the Tokyo life of: Joining Anel to sample university life in the Kita Tama area where she talks about the differences between study in Tokyo and her native Kazakhstan.
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.
