Unable to work due to sickness or injury? You could get 2/3 of your salary via Japan’s Injury and Sickness Allowance (傷病手当, shoubyouteate). Read on for a short introduction to this insurance and learn how to apply.
Beautiful Horikiri Iris Garden in Tokyo: a walk through
Rainy season is the best time to enjoy some of Tokyo’s most spectacular flower festivals: irises in the Horikiri Iris Garden (堀切菖蒲園).
Amazing Hydrangeas in Tokyo: a visit to the Hondo-ji
With 50,000 Hydrangea bushes planted around a spacious temple complex, Hondo-ji is my favourite spot for Hydrangeas near Tokyo.
How to print out official certificates at convenience stores
Need a juminhyo but don’t want to wait in line at the city office? Printing out at convenience stores may be the solution for you! Learn how to do it with My Number card.
A simple guide to the My Number Card
Why do you need a plastic My Number card? Japan is moving some government services online – the card is part of this system.
Plastic My Number card: how to apply
You may have heard My Number mentioned in the context of getting the 100,000 yen. What is it? How to apply for the plastic My Number card?
7 useful things you can do on Mynaportal (マイナ ポータル)
Tired of standing in long lines at the city office? No time to visit the kuyakusho? Mynaportal makes many government services accessible online
Hello Work: get professional help finding employment in Japan
If you are having trouble finding work in Japan, a visit at Hello Work might help. Read on for a short introduction to this service.
Shojin Ryori for Beginners: Simple and Tasty Vegetarian Japanese Cuisine
Looking for an exotic vegetable-based meal? Try Japanese shojin ryori – traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine!
My best less crowded hanami spots in Tokyo: Ohanajaya
Looking for less crowded hanami spots? For a taste of the shitamachi culture, try Ohanajaya: a scenic canal lined with sakura trees!