Studying Japanese is very important for living, working and staying in Japan. J SELECT features Japanese language schools in the greater Tokyo area offering long-term courses mainly for students looking to attend university or work in Japan and are usually one to two years of full-time study. Here’s a list to find your perfect school in…

Business World Corporation has released their new mobile app for their website “Japan Select” on August 17th, 2021. The app can be downloaded free of charge from the Apple App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android. JAPAN SELECT Japan’s No.1 English Living and Tourism Guide JAPAN SELECT® is an English-Japanese app for Japan’s…

Because of the current COVID-19 situation, more and more people work remotely, meaning they spend more time at home, and many are trying to create a “café at home” atmosphere by carefully choosing tableware to enjoy a high-quality cup of coffee at home. Coffee is also a popular seasonal gift in Japan as a way…

As people around the world better understand the health benefits of Japanese tea, more and more of them are interested in purchasing a variety of new teas and unique flavors of traditional Japanese teas. The catechins in Japanese tea, especially green tea, have been known to lower hemoglobin levels, have antioxidant effects and help lower…

For those of you who are business professionals, use English for work, and/or work in an international environment, using this peculiar time could be an opportunity to enhance your business skills and take them to the next level! Taking an online international MBA course accessible from the comfort of your home, adjusted to your schedule…

While we often hear wages are the largest expense for a firm, what we don’t hear enough about is how investing in employee success can save money. In our increasingly globalized world it can be difficult to effect the kind of change you want to see in your organization. Moreover, with the increasingly multicultural teams…

Life in Japan can be a whirlwind adventure some days, with others a headache. It’s not simply not knowing the rules, norms and right words to say in any given situation, sometimes it can be much bigger issues that stress us out. If for example you’ve ever been to an immigration office in Japan, then…

One of the most common problems for foreign people living in Japan is finding clothes and shoes that fit. Since March 2020, due to restrictions on travel because of the coronavirus pandemic, many foreign people are unable to return to their home countries, which means they have to get everything they need right here in…

The days are gradually getting warmer and longer, and spring will soon be here. Change your hairstyle for a fresh start, get your nails done in bright spring colors, and take care of your rough skin with a mask at a skin care salon. Have you spent the year locked in your home hoping no…

Personal finances, investments, registering a company, tax issues and real estate management are areas that are often difficult to navigate in Japan. J SELECT is proud to introduce English speaking professionals that can help guide you in any number of financial and regulatory processes. These specialists operating across Japan from the greater Tokyo area, can…