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On this web page, you'll find useful informational videos on everyday living.
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.
When it comes to trains in Japan, there are a number of systems in place for the convenience of passengers. In this video we take a look at how to pay, and getting “proof of delay.”
Getting around Tokyo by train is very convenient. In this video we take a look at how it’s done.
In this video we take a look at the kind of deductions that might come out of your salary here in Japan, including tax and insurance.
In this video we point out those things that you need to be aware of when starting work in Japan, as well as introduce ways to find work here in Tokyo.
In this video we’re going to look at a procedure that may come as a surprise to some foreigners who are new to life in Tokyo.
In this video we’re going to point you in the direction of support for your life as a foreigner living here in Tokyo.
