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Living in Tokyo Tsuyu, the rainy season in Japan | Living in Japan
The rainy season in Tokyo is around from early June to 20 of July. Here you find about the season and how to cope with high humidity.
Living in Tokyo Preparing for disasters – Typhoons and Heavy Rain | Living in Tokyo
The season that typhoons occur and approach Japan can be between June and October (through a rainy season to the end of the autumn.) For disaster prevention on storms, here are some tips for preparation and evacuation.
Living in Tokyo Wild crows (Karasu) inhabiting the city | Living in Tokyo Information
In the breeding season between late March and early July, Japanese crows are so nervous around humans, sometimes have aggressive behaviours such as attacking people and digging garbage.
Study for rental property Leasing of the non-resident owners in Japan | Master lease and Sublease Agreements
Tax-withholding, required in leasing commercial real estate from the non-resident owners/foreign owners, is not necessary under master lease/sub-lease agreements.
Japan Convenience store is really convenient in Japan
In Japan, convenience stores are at every corner, more than in any other country. Known in Japanese as “konbini,” the country has approximately 50,000 convenience stores, with 7,000 of these in Tokyo alone.
VISA Changing Visa Types
Accordingly, if you would like to carry out activities which differ from those permitted by your current visa, you need to change your visa type to one which permits these activities. This process is called submitting an "Application for Change of Status of Residence."
Study for rental property Taxation in Japan: Tax applicable to the rent being paid by a company
If a company provides housing for directors on its board, some conditions are concerned with taxation, such as whether the floor space excluding the balcony/outdoor area is over 240㎡, and the accommodation includes luxury facilities.
Area Guide Tokyo Tokyo Area Guide / SHIROKANEDAI, Minato-ku
Platinum Residential Area on the Hill
Shirokanedai is located on the hill between Meguro and Shirokane-Takanawa, and well-known for its high-end residential environment. The market price of rental properties is relatively high because ...
Area Guide Tokyo Tokyo Area Guide / SHIMOKITAZAWA, Setagaya
Live in the Neighborhood of Subcultures and Artists
What’s the Area Like in Shimokitazawa?
Shimokitazawa is often featured as a place for young people, vintage clothes, subcultures, small independent theaters, and authentic curry restau...