Living in Tokyo as an expatriate

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Described as a modern and extravagant metropolis, Tokyo is the Japanese capital city. It is an ideal destination for expatriates looking for a pulsating life amidst huge skyscrapers, shopping malls and amusement parks.

As the country's economic, financial and political heart, Tokyo is also one of Asia's and the world's major financial hubs. It therefore provides many professional opportunities to expatriates.

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From Spain to Japan to study the Japanese language

Raquel is getting ready for her studies abroad in Japan, and her first goal is to learn the language and explore Japanese culture in depth. In this interview ...

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Sports & Outdoor

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Winter climbing Mount Fuji - 25-27. Feb. 23

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan, Japan

Fairs & Conferences

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4th Edition of International Conference on Dermatology and Cosmetology

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Tokyo bloggers

Zarbaraki

5 years ago

I came to Japan after graduating with a social science degree and an anxious sense of "what do I do with my life?". Somehow I'm still here and haven't yet figured it out. This blog ranges from my experiences on the JET program, where I was placed in Ibaraki prefecture in 2013, to where I currently am: a salarywoman in Tokyo. This blog is a collection of my embarrassing misadventures and is in the tone of "the voice in your head" in the key of "a whiny sarcastic British person".

City-Cost

7 years ago

A blog about expat life in Japan with a focus on practical information to help other overseas residents of country, or people thinking of making the move!

P-zilla vs. The World

7 years ago

Australia's a big island known for its space and laid back culture. Japan? Not so much. Plenty of blogs will tell you where to go and what to see in Japan. Here's one that will tell you what it feels like to live there.