Worried about finding cost-effective family accommodation in Tokyo? You should be, as Tokyo's hotel rooms are notoriously tiny and most hotels aren't designed with larger groups in mind. Luckily for you, we've put together a list of the best …
We’ve previously covered catching highway buses to distant destinations in Japan. In comparison, catching a local bus might not seem like a difficult task. But with a variety of payment systems, bus types, and even different companies running …
Which Tokyo coworking spaces offer the best combination of facilities, price, and convenience?
It’s almost impossible to walk more than a few minutes in Tokyo without seeing a gym or fitness studio. If you’re looking to reach a fitness goal, or just maintain a reasonable level of health, Tokyo may be one of the easiest cities in which to …
Coffee lovers, meet Kiyosumi.
The ink is dry on your bank paperwork and your business bank account is open and ready to go. The next step maybe further financing and accounting, and one option there is credit cards. We’ve already discussed obtaining personal credit cards …
If you're used to quality coffee, the half-dehydrated pot of tar on the hot plate at your hotel's buffet is just a cup of bitter disappointment. Stalking the streets on a coffee hunt only leads to frustration as a lot of cafés don't open until …
Once you’ve gone through all the steps and registered your company, you’ll likely be looking for a bank to help handle your financial affairs. Japanese banks, especially the larger ones, often have dedicated corporate banking services. Until …
Japan has a relatively simple process for company incorporation. Just a few key steps and the right paperwork will have you set up and ready in no time.
Home Sweet Home, the saying goes. But for all the happy memories there, you might wonder just how much it’s worth when your annual property tax bill arrives. Following on from our article on income tax in Japan, this article will cover the taxes …
Taxes and Takoyaki, two things you're just not going to be able to avoid while you're in Japan. While we've already discussed in depth the calculations around your health insurance (which is really a tax), it's not the only tax you'll encounter, …
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