Living in Japan doesn't have to break the bank
Japan is often touted as an expensive place to live. With a high quality of living, national health system, vibrant cultural scene, admirable levels of education and safety — it’s ...
Five questions to ask yourself when considering a job change in Japan
The season of new employees is fast approaching, here are some last-minute things to ask yourself before making a big career change.
A third wave of COVID-19 cases has hit the capital, which means that people may want to stay indoors more. It's a good time to make good on that resolution ...
My bank wants my residence card details to fight terrorism. Do I have to comply?
Banks are sending some non-Japanese customers requests to come into their branch and confirm their identities, which they say is part of a broader strategy to combat crime.
Double the disaster means extra preparation for your emergency kit
With the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing and typhoon season approaching, don't forget to update your emergency evacuation bag.
In Japan, gearing up for a new type of job market
Worried about your job? One option is to head to a recruiter for help. The people at RGF Professional Recruitment Japan tell you what you're in for if you do.
How U.S. citizens in Japan can apply for coronavirus aid payments from home
Lifelines gets answers from two taxation experts regarding the payments from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
How the coronavirus widens a cultural divide
If you'd like your Japanese colleagues to come around to your way of thinking, you'll need to convince them in a way that's common in the culture.
Compensation may be a matter for the 'Red Book'
A reader would like to know what they are entitled to after being hit by a car while passing through an intersection.
Making sure you're prepared for a Japan-wide lockdown
With a lockdown looming, it has never been a better time to update your emergency earthquake kit.
Japanese corporate culture explains why experts given back seat in virus response
Organizations in Japan tend not to rely on specialists when it comes to solving in-house problems, which may be a consequence of fostering a workforce of generalists.
Corporate Japan's paralyzing fear of the unhappy customer
Avoiding risks in business can help to keep your company safe, but it also lessens the chance you'll do something truly game-changing.
