The prospect of finding a doctor while overseas can be confusing and even frightening. This guide introduces several foreign-friendly clinics that provide a wide range of care, as well as English-language support. These doctors are sympathetic to the needs of foreign clientele and are are ready to help. Ginza Yasue Clinic Features GINZA YASUE CLINIC…

When you first arrived in Japan, you might have experienced many challenges in your daily life, some of which related to language or culture. Even when starting learning the language and taking your first steps in Japan’s society, you might still find obstacles, like finding a nice apartment, issuing a card and looking for your…

The prospect of dental work while overseas can be confusing and even frightening. This guide introduces several foreign-friendly dental clinics that provide a wide range of care, as well as English-language support. These dentists are sympathetic to the needs of foreign clientele and are are ready to help. Contents ◆ Fujimoto International Dental Clinic (Ginza,…

Studying Japanese is very useful for living in Japan. J SELECT features Japanese language schools in the greater Tokyo area that offer short-term courses suitable for foreign residents of Japan, such as businesspeople or spouses and children of expatriates. These include courses on business Japanese or preparation for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). Here are…

If you are living in Japan or are planning to visit soon and if you are not a fluent Japanese speaker, you might be unsure of how to sign up for ever-important mobile services. Even if you are proficient in Japanese, the vocabulary you find in contracts, application forms and such, is quite specific and…

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…

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…