What is the actual total cost of signing a 2-year mobile phone contract in Japan? Gov’t to require carriers to tell you upfront
From October this year, Japan’s major mobile phone carriers will be required to inform consumers upfront of the total cost of signing a two-year mobile phone contract in a move to increase price competition and make it easier for people... More
Aquaholic Iritahama – A Luxurious Beachfront Villa and Pristine Waters Await Your Getaway to Izu
You deserve this…You need this…It’s time to get away from the madding crowds of Tokyo. Cue music… “Aruba, Jamaica, ooh I wanna take you to Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty mama Key Largo Montego, baby why don’t we go Ooh... More
How important is it to live “near” the nearest station when choosing an apartment in Japan?
When apartment hunting in Japan, many people consider proximity to the nearest station to be a make-it or break-it factor. This is with good reason. If you spend anywhere from 30-minutes to an hour or more riding the train to... More
Tsunami Advisories Issued for Coastal Regions of Yamagata, Niigata, Ishikawa Prefectures Following Strong Earthquake in Niigata
[UPDATE] The JMA has lifted all tsunami warnings as of 1:02AM June 19th (JST). Original post is below. ======================= The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued tsunami advisories for the coastal regions of Yamagata prefecture, Niigata prefecture, and the Noto area... More
How important is it for foreign children living in Japan to learn Japanese? Here’s what the Japanese gov’t thinks
In response to the growing number of foreign children living in Japan who are not enrolled in compulsory education and who cannot speak Japanese, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has recently released a report outlining how... More
Cancelling Your Mobile Phone Contract in Japan: Penalty Fee For Cancelling 2-Year Contract to be Capped at ¥1000
In order to make it easier for consumers to switch mobile phone contracts and increase competition among mobile carriers, the Japanese government will require the country’s three major carriers to cap the penalty fee for mid-term cancellation of 2-year contracts... More
Evacuation Advisory
Level 4 Evacuation Advisory Issued for Parts of Hiroshima Prefecture Due to Threat of Landslides
The Japan Meteorological Agency(JMA) has issued a Level 4 evacuation advisory for parts of Hiroshima Prefecture due to extremely heavy rain that may lead to landslides and overflowing rivers. A Level 4 advisory is the second highest level on the... More