4 November

Extension of period of validity for Certificates of Eligibility (in relation to COVID-19)

The Government of Japan has announced that due to the impact of the current COVID-19 outbreak, a decision has been made to temporarily extend the period of validity of Certificates of Eligibility (COE), which are used in some visa applications.

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24 October

Bank related Japanese words

Unfortunately, there are only a few banks that offer support in English. For example, the application documents may only be in Japanese, or the smartphone application to manage your bank account may also be available only in Japanese. Some banks will not allow you to open an account if you do not speak Japanese. Language support is an important point to consider when choosing a bank.

By AJAI Admin Life in Japan , Living Expense in Japan , Money Transfer , New Comers Corner , Basic amenities 0 Comments Read More

24 October

Gov't calls for longer New Year holiday to curb virus spread

The Japanese government will ask companies to extend the upcoming New Year holiday by about one week in a bid to mitigate crowding by people visiting relatives or going on vacation and lower the risk of spreading the coronavirus, a cabinet member said Friday.

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18 October

International driving permit validity - Driving illegally in Japan

we have noticed an increase in the number of people who are inadvertently driving illegally in Japan with International Driver’s Permits. Many people, especially those who came to Japan before 2002, are unaware that they are driving on an invalid IDP, and are in danger of suffering fines, jail time, or even deportation if they are discovered, usually during a routine traffic stop.

By AJAI Admin Life in Japan , Driving/Vehicle related , Learning , Coming to Japan , Moving around 0 Comments Read More

16 October

COVID daily updates

Daily COVID 19 updates in Japan and other countries

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