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!
Kakuteishinkoku: a simple guide to income tax return in Japan
Did you know you can do Japanese tax returns on the internet? Get this and other practical tips for kakuteishinkoku in this simple guide.
5 good arguments for wearing a mask in Japan
Should you wear a mask in Japan? Take a look into the reasons behind the mask-wearing habit of the Japanese and decide for yourself!