Currency
Currently, there are six kinds of coins and four kinds of bank notes for a total of ten forms...
"Gengo" (Japanese era name)
In addition to the Christian based year periods, an imperial era system called "Gengo" is...
Fire Disasters
In Japan, fire departments dealing with fire-related emergencies can be found in eve...
Japan's Four Seasons
Japan has a four seasons, dividing one year in four seasonal categories by climatic ...
National Health Insurance
In the course of a person's daily life, there may be times when he/she needs to see a doctor...
National Holidays in Japan
15 yearly public holidays are designated by the National Holiday Law in Japan and each of...
"Kamon" (family emblem)
"Kamon" is a heraldic emblem used to represent history, blood line, lineage and social standin...
Tatami Mats
Tatami mat is a Japanese traditional house floor material. The core of the Tatami mat is called...
Alien Registration
After entering Japan, a foreign citizen is required to apply for an alien registration card...
Climate in Japan
Most of the Japanese archipelago is located within the temperate zone and there is a four...
Permanent Residency Status
A permanent residency status allows foreign citizens who have already acquired a status...
Renting a Room
When renting a room in Japan, payments called "Shikikin (security deposit)," "Reikin (key...
Japan Geography
Japan consists of four major islands: Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu in addition to...
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