Japan’s Izakaya Culture
- 09-12-2019
The Art of Unwinding
An izakaya is a typical Japanese bar where people enjoy coming for a drink and a bite to eat. The welcome is warm and the atmosphere always cheerful. This is where employees meet after the day’s work to believe stress and have a good time together.
The history of the izakaya... READ MORE
Typhoons in Japan
- 09-11-2019
In Japan, typhoons are regular and natural occurrences. These events involve little risk beyond rain and wind causing you to alter your outdoor tourism plans. However, it is useful to know what you should do if you are vacationing, studying or working in Japan during a typhoon alert.
What is a Typh... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan in August 2019
- 08-30-2019
27% of municipalities concerned over surge in foreign visitors in Japan: survey – Nationwide
More than one-fourth of Japanese municipalities have expressed concerns about possible future problems resulting from a surge in the number of foreign visitors to the country, a Kyodo News survey showed Sun... READ MORE
Japanese Traditions Towards Hanabi
- 08-13-2019
Why Have Fireworks in the Summer?
Japanese fireworks or hanabi is now said to be the most beautiful in the world and it is exported to about 20 countries worldwide. It is said though that there is a longer history of fireworks and gunpowder in Europe and China. In Japan, hanabi has been deeply in... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan in July in 2019
- 07-30-2019
Anime studio hit by deadly fire is known for skill, fan base – Kyoto
It may not be as famous as Japanese anime legend Studio Ghibli, but Kyoto Animation has many core fans and is known as a team of skilled animators that provides top-quality work for others and can produce its own hits, such as "Lu... READ MORE
Working Visas in Japan
- 07-13-2019
Working in Japan
Visitors to Japan on a 3-month tourist visa are not allowed to work in Japan. People hoping to find employment in Japan must have a working visa before they arrive in the country. Applying for one will require the cooperation of the company, university, research institute, board of... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan in June 2019
- 06-27-2019
Slug blamed for train service chaos in Kyushu – Kyushu
A slug has been blamed for a power outage that halted dozens of trains and delayed 12,000 passengers in Japan, the railway operator said Sunday. The power failed on a couple of lines serving southern Japan operated by Kyushu Railway Co, known a... READ MORE
The New Specified Skills Visa
- 06-14-2019
Two New Visa Statuses
In the early morning hours of December 8th, the Japanese Diet passed a major revision to the Immigration Control Act, codifying into law two new visa residency statuses that will allow a significant increase in the number of blue collar workers accepted into Japan. The two new... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan in May 2019
- 05-31-2019
6 Nara deer deaths attributed to plastic in stomachs; tourists cautioned to feed animals properly – Nara
One of the highlights of a visit to Nara is the chance to walk amongst the city’s free-roaming deer. And with more than two million foreign visitors last year alone, some of the deer in the area... READ MORE
What’s Happening Now Fukuoka & Japan in April 2019
- 05-01-2019
Japan, U.S. struggle to find crashed stealth fighter jet and its 'secrets' – Nationwide
One week after an F-35A stealth fighter jet crashed off the northeastern coast of Japan, U.S. and Japanese military vessels are struggling to find the wreckage and protect its valuable "secrets." The Japanese je... READ MORE
