What’s Happening Now Fukuoka & Japan in April 2020
- 04-30-2020
Bullet trains, expressways, airports deserted ahead of Golden Week – Nationwide
Coronavirus fears left shinkansen bullet trains and expressways deserted on the first day of the Golden Week holiday on Saturday as the pace of infection in Japan has yet to show clear signs of slowing. Many of the shin... READ MORE
Ward Office in Japan
- 04-06-2020
You’ve arrived in Japan, you’ve moved into your new home, you’re starting to make friends, but you’ve got one more, rather large hurdle to face, a trip to the ward office in Japan. This is an important trip and one of the biggest challenges you’ll face when it comes to everyday life in Japan, even i... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now Fukuoka & Japan in March 2020
- 03-24-2020
Graduation ceremonies scaled down in Japan due to virus – Nationwide
A number of schools in Japan held graduation ceremonies Tuesday amid the new coronavirus outbreak, by limiting the number of participants and shortening the proceedings to prevent the spread of the pneumonia-causing virus. As Japa... READ MORE
Driving in Japan
- 03-16-2020
Japan is full of new experiences for the average foreigner. These experiences can range from the incredibly exciting, to the incredibly mundane. Driving in Japan falls somewhere between the two; getting out on the road for the first time can be a real thrill because the winding roads and the incredi... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan February in 2020
- 03-02-2020
No. of foreign visitors to Japan falls for 4th straight month in January – Nationwide
The number of foreign visitors to Japan fell for the fourth straight month in January as the impact of a South Korean boycott continued to weigh, with further, sharper falls expected ahead as the coronavirus keeps... READ MORE
Essential Tips Before Getting Sick in Japan
- 02-15-2020
While Japan is regarded as a clean and safe country to visit, it’s possible that you may still become ill due to differences in climate and exposure to diseases that you may not be accustomed to. It’s a good idea to consult your local health practitioner before departing to get their expert advice a... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan January in 2020
- 01-30-2020
China's outbound group travel ban a blow to Japan's retail, tourism sectors – Nationwide
China's ban on all outbound group travel to stop the spread of a deadly coronavirus has come as a blow to Japan's retail and tourism sectors, which had been looking forward to robust spending by Chinese visitor... READ MORE
Japanese Popular Culture
- 01-15-2020
Popular culture, or pop culture, is generally considered the sum of concepts, ideas, attitudes, icons, and trends that are embedded in the lives of mainstream society. Japanese pop culture has its own distinct characteristics that make it hugely appealing. For one, it celebrates modern trends and pe... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan December in 2019
- 12-28-2019
Thousands sign Hiroshima petition to save A-bomb buildings – Hiroshima
Thousands of people have signed an online petition against the planned demolition of two early 20th-century buildings that remained intact after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima devastated the Japanese city.
A local government... READ MORE
Taking the JLPT
- 12-11-2019
“JLPT” stands for Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The JLPT is one of the most well-known international Japanese proficiency exams. It has five levels, with level five (officially called N5) being the easiest and level one (N1) being the hardest.
The Japanese name of the test is the Nihong... READ MORE
