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What's behind housing discrimination in Japan?

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.

Foreign Residents Support Center: A place to turn when you need assistance

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.

Renting, building or renovating: Tips to get the best roof over your head

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.

Japan’s undeterred housing market is full of opportunity for foreign residents

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.

The downside of decision-making practices in Japan

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.

Moving house in a pandemic: Meeting the neighbors and readying your child for their 'playground debut'

Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA May 3, 2021

Moving house in a pandemic: Meeting the neighbors and readying your child for their 'playground debut'

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.

Moving house in a pandemic: The move isn’t the hardest part, the packing is

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.

Moving house in a pandemic: As our 6-year-old got older, we realized it was time for an upgrade

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.

Environmental activism is at the heart of Nagoya's international community

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.

Up for a chat? Clubhouse is proving helpful in sparking cross-cultural discussions with the locals

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.

Living in Japan doesn't have to break the bank

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 ...

You can't get anything past the neighborhood watchers

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.

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