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…

The only one exhibition for foreigners living  in Japan “The 4th EXPAT EXPO TOKYO 2023”, the only exhibition for foreigners living in Japan will be held on November 24th (Fri) and 25th (Sat) at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho-kan, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minato city, the Japan National…

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…

What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘Tsukudani’? Like dried seaweed tsukudani on freshly cooked white rice or seaweed tsukudani in rice balls, it’s best accompanied with rice and sake. Tsukudani is a Japanese traditional food wherein fish, shellfish, seaweed, vegetables or even meat cooked in soy sauce base, and it has a…

As the capital of Japan and the country’s largest and most cosmopolitan city, Tokyo has no shortage of international schools. It can be hard to make the right choice for your child’s education, but if you’re looking for an international where the stimulating IB curriculum meets an immersive dive into Japanese language and culture, Capital…

As extensive and convenient as the trains can be in Japan, many parts of the country can only be experienced by car or motorcycle, and even in well-connected Tokyo, driving can save you from constantly worrying about train schedules, transfers, and confusing exits, or relying on expensive taxis. In a country with such a rich…

15 lucky winners will receive a dining voucher in Tokyo and Kansai! WINING & DINING in Tokyo is the only English-language restaurant magazine that has been published twice a year since 1992. WINING & DINING in Tokyo has three indexes, by cuisine, by area and by the name of the restaurants, making it very easy…

For those already living in Japan, as well as those planning to move to the Land of the Rising Sun, finding a comfortable, affordable and conveniently located place to live can be difficult. Language barriers and cultural differences can often make the task arduous and frustrating. Fortunately, Daito Kentaku Leasing Co.’s e-heya.net service is ready…

English-Speaking Maid and Housekeeping Service, Special discount for Afternoon services.                  Promotion period: March-May 2023 Are you searching for Japanese housekeeping service to let go of some of your house cleaning duties? SUNNY MAID SERVICE – Each housecleaning session is carried by a pair of Filipino housekeeping experts….

SMAAK is the first restaurant in Asia produced by Jacob Jan Boerma, a three-star Michelin chef straight from the Netherlands, the country of gastronomy. On December 15, 2022, the grand opening was held on the 46th floor of Yokohama Kitanaka Knot in Bashamichi, Yokohama, on the observation floor. Chef Jacob Jan was born in Austria…