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Why renting in Japan can be so hard for foreigners

Renting in Japan can be surprisingly difficult for foreigners. This video explains the cultural, legal, and practical reasons behind the barriers. It also covers common requirements that make the ...
Tom Fay moved from a small village in North Wales to Osaka in 2007 having never visited Japan. What started as a one-year adventure teaching English turned into a 17-year stay. He recommends learning ...
Emery Bowles quit his job in the US and moved to Japan to teach English in 2008. Bowles found life in Japan safe and beautiful, despite language barriers and cultural differences. He and his wife plan ...
The biggest demographic shifts taking place in Japan are the country’s aging population and the surge in the number of foreign residents, and there are actually a few age-related quirks involved in ...
From affordable living costs to cultural richness, discover how far your money might go if exploring Japan and what it means to be wealthy in the land of the rising sun. Japan is a fascinating ...
Japan’s high life expectancy has captured global attention, with many of its citizens reaching their 100th birthdays and beyond. This longevity stems from a combination of cultural habits, diet, ...