Japan living and working tips and useful information.
"I'm starting to live alone in Japan, but how much does it actually cost?" "How different are living expenses between big cities and rural areas in Japan?" Many people living in Japan likely have these questions. Especially with Japan's rising prices and rent, "where you live" and "how you spend your money" directly impact monthly expenses.
The Specified Skilled Worker visa is a residence status introduced by the Japanese government in 2019. This system aims to address Japan's labor shortage by accepting foreign talent with specialized knowledge or skills.Initially, the Specified Skilled Worker system covered 12 industries, but in March 2024, 4 additional industries were included, bringing the total to 16 industry sectors.
Many people may find the communication fees of Japan's three major carriers too high and are considering switching to more cost-effective budget SIM cards (Japanese: 格安SIM). However, with a wide variety of options like ahamo, povo, Rakuten Mobile, and UQ mobile, each offering different data allowances and pricing, it's natural to have questions: "Are budget SIM cards reliable despite being cheap?" "Will I regret switching to a Japanese budget SIM card?"
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The Oxford University Happiness Research Institute, in collaboration with Gallup, the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and others, will release the 2025 World Happiness Report on March 20, 2025, International Happiness Day.
What is the average annual income for each prefecture and region in Japan? The well-known Japanese job recruitment website Doda compiled average annual income data from approximately 600,000 people registered with the doda service between September 2023 and August 2024. The results provide rankings for each prefecture and the average annual income for seven regions (Kanto, Tokai, Kansai, Chugoku/Shikoku, Hokuriku/Shinetsu, Hokkaido/Tohoku, and Kyushu/Okinawa).
2025 Ranking of Average Annual Income by Prefecture in Japan! Read More »
With the continuous increase in Japan's urban population, the trend of relocating to rural areas is gradually gaining popularity. A wave of changes in recent years, such as the shift to remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to more people considering relocation.
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Osaka is deemed the most uncivilized city among Japan's 47 prefectures... This conclusion stems from a survey conducted by Preply (USA), an online English conversation course website, regarding the actual civility status of various cities. On the other hand, Chiba City ranks first in terms of courteous cities.
Colorectal cancer has been on the rise since the 1970s, making it the most common and deadliest cancer among the Japanese population. In the latest data, the combined number of colorectal cancer cases among Japanese men and women ranks first, while the number of deaths ranks second. However, there are regional differences, with certain prefectures appearing to have a higher susceptibility to this disease.
The Ranking of Colorectal Cancer Patients by Prefecture in Japan Read More »