How-tos May 31, 2021
What's behind housing discrimination in Japan?
by Eric Margolis
Japanese real estate agents sometimes don't want to try to deal with non-Japanese renters, which is why specialist companies are popping up to help.
Community / How-tos May 31, 2021
Foreign Residents Support Center: A place to turn when you need assistance
by Zanete Zujeva
In need of support and professional advice during the pandemic? Foreign Residents Support Center in Tokyo wants to help.
How-tos May 17, 2021
Renting, building or renovating: Tips to get the best roof over your head
by Eric Margolis
If you plan to stay for a while in Japan, there are several routes you can take when it comes to finding a place to rest your head.
How-tos May 10, 2021
Japan’s undeterred housing market is full of opportunity for foreign residents
by Eric Margolis
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many foreign residents to think about what they want to do long-term in Japan. For some, buying property is the answer.
Community May 3, 2021
The downside of decision-making practices in Japan
by Rochelle Kopp
Adherence to the rules is important in Japan. When those rules don’t work, it is sometimes easier to make a whole new set.
Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA May 3, 2021
by Andreas Neuenkirchen
In the final entry of a three-part series on moving house during the pandemic, our writer masks up to meet the neighbors.
Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA Apr 19, 2021
Moving house in a pandemic: The move isn’t the hardest part, the packing is
by Andreas Neuenkirchen
Moving into a new home doesn’t have to be stressful if you get help. What comes before and after that is tough enough.
Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA Apr 5, 2021
Moving house in a pandemic: As our 6-year-old got older, we realized it was time for an upgrade
by Andreas Neuenkirchen
In the first of a three-part series, our writer outlines the twists and turns his family encountered when they opted to look for a new place to live.
Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Mar 1, 2021
Environmental activism is at the heart of Nagoya's international community
by Eric Margolis
The search for friendship and community among foreign residents of Nagoya has become intimately tied to environmental education and activism.
Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA Feb 22, 2021
Up for a chat? Clubhouse is proving helpful in sparking cross-cultural discussions with the locals
by Austin Freeman
The new audio-format social media app Clubhouse has the ears of a Japanese audience, which might make it useful for non-Japanese residents looking to make connections.
How-tos Feb 1, 2021
Living in Japan doesn't have to break the bank
by Rebecca Saunders
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 not hard to understand some of the reasons why people want to call it ...
Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA Feb 1, 2021
You can't get anything past the neighborhood watchers
by William Lang
The eyes of the nation are upon you, and they are making sure that you put the trash out correctly.