Whether in Tokyo temporarily or for a more long-term stint, ensuring that your children receive the education they need to be competitive globally is extremely important. Here, J Select presents some of the leading international schools in the greater Tokyo area that can help prepare your children for further education in Europe, North America or…

Preparing young children for their academic futures is a critical element of their entry into the world of academia and the challenges that lie ahead. Below, J Select offers some of the finest early childhood education facilities in Tokyo that can offer children a fun and inclusive introduction to learning that will serve them throughout their…

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…

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…

The days are gradually getting warmer and longer, and summer is here. Change your hairstyle for a fresh start, get your nails done in bright 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 one will see…

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…

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,…

For those already living in Japan, as well as those planning to live in Japan in the future, one of the more difficult aspects of the adventure is finding and renting a suitable, comfortable place to live. Language barriers and cultural differences can often make the task arduous and frustrating. Fortunately, Daito Kentaku Leasing Co.’s…

Elite Open School Learning Resource Center Tokyo (EOS LRC Tokyo) is an international microschool in the private setting in Daikanyama, and is a part of the Elite Education Group family of education services and schools. Elite Education Group has been an industry founder and leader with a focus on college preparation since 1987. Since 2016,…

A Night Pack that Repairs and Cares for your Dry Skin while you Sleep MINON Amino Moist is a skincare brand developed by a Japanese pharmaceutical company, Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare. All products have hypoallergenic formulas that have been carefully tested by dermatologists and provide total care for those concerned of sensitive skin.   MINON Moist…