Cost of Living in Tokyo
According to government estimates, the cost of living in Tokyo is about 10% higher than for the rest of the country. If you are moving to a small town, your rent and food expenses will likely be much lower.
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Permanent residency (PR) application checklist
Permanent residency (PR) application checklist
Japan emergency Contact Numbers
Emergency telephone numbers can be called from home phones, mobile phones and public phones. When making an emergency call from a public phone, neither money nor a pre-paid telephone card are necessary.
Vaishnav Jana Te Tene Kahiye Je Bhajan in Japanese BGM version
As part of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary celebrations, Gandhiji's favorite bhajan re-recorded in Japanese music. Good music made with contribution from each team member. I hope, we will be able to spread message of philosophy and peace of Mahatma Gandhi
Permanent residency & Naturalization in Japan
I have seen people leaving Japan for as simple reason as being unable to talk on phone in the Japanese trains. There are many such reasons for which people tend to leave Japan.
History of Indians in Japan by Yogendra Puranik (Yogi)
The India-Japan relation started in the 6th century when Hinduism and Buddhism was conveyed to Japan. Bodhisena, an Indian Buddhist scholar and monk, visited Japan in the 7th century, lived here for 25 years and preached Buddhism.
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.
Immigration Service Agency of Japan - Information Centers - Contact Details
The Immigration Bureau has established the "Foreign Residents Information Center" to inform and advice foreign nationals. These centers are located at Regional Immigration bureaus and District Offices of Sendai, Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka.
Tips for travelers in Japan
Here are some Tips or Do’s/Don’ts that any traveler must keep in mind. Please note that the below points are brief and may be used as a starting point for further exploration.
Bank in Japan Supporting in English - SMBC Trust Bank PRESTIA
English support - SMBC Trust Bank PRESTIA