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The number of foreigners studying and working in Japan has been increasing in recent decades. The demand for native language teachers, in particular, is still high.

Immigration	About different types of visa.
Working Holiday	A visa for young people from certain countries.
Working in Japan	General information about working in Japan.
Search a job	How to find a job in Japan.
Teaching Languages	Native language teachers are still in high demand.
Studying in Japan	General information about studying in Japan.
Language Schools	A list of Japanese language schools.
Universities	About Japanese universities.

Below is a list of information pages about the Japanese housing situation for foreign residents, and about basic utilities.

Guesthouses	Inexpensive accommodation for foreigners.
Finding an apartment	How to look for an apartment in Japan.
Japanese Apartments	General information about Japanese apartments.
Utilities	Information about gas, water and electricity.
Electricity	About voltage and Japanese plugs.
Furniture	Introduction of some unique Japanese furniture.
Garbage Disposal	How to properly get rid of your garbage.

Below is a list of pages about various aspects of everyday life, including financial matters, basic services, transportation and shopping.

Financial Matters
Taxes	Information about paying taxes in Japan.
Cost of Living	Information about prices in Japan.
Banking	About Japanese banks and how to open an account.
Basic Services
Postal Services	About post offices and Japanese addresses.
Delivery Services	About door-to-door delivery services (takuhaibin).
Telephones	A guide to phones in Japan.
Mobile Phones	About cell phones.
Transportation
Transportation	About transportation in Japan.
Driving in Japan	About driving and owning a car in Japan.
Bicycles	About everyday use of bicycles.
Shopping
Supermarkets	About Japanese supermarkets.
100 Yen Shops	About 100 Yen Shops.
Convenience Stores	About Japanese convenience stores.
Department Stores	About Japanese department stores.
Various Issues
Holidays	A list of public holidays and annual events.
Calendar	Basic information on the Japanese calendar.
Emergencies	What to do in case of an emergency.
Names	Basic information on Japanese names.
Business cards	Business cards are used extensively in Japan.
General Background
Food	An introduction to the Japanese cuisine.
Etiquette	Introduction to Japanese customs.
Language	Introduction to the Japanese language.
Religion	Introduction to religion in Japan.
Travel	Introduction on travel in Japan.

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Tokyo Life Guide - for Expats Relocating to Tokyo
Get the important tips for life in Tokyo - the best residential areas, setting up your new apartment, international schools, and much more.

Ichii Corportation
Over 600 fully-furnished apartments in Tokyo. New, clean, good access and reasonable price range. No start-up fee or troublesome procedures.

Tokyo Apartments.jp
We provide from furnished to unfurnished, individual or corporate housing in central Tokyo. From 2 weeks to yearly contracts. Wide selection from budget to luxuary properties.

Sakura House - Tokyo apartment and guesthouse
Search and reserve your home in Tokyo from over 1100 furnished rooms throughout Tokyo. Guesthouse rooms from 48000yen, furnished apartments from 80000yen per month including utilities & Internet access.

Oak House
Well-furnished guest house; Air-conditioned, TV, refrigerator, bed and Internet connection. Free PC in the lounge room! Single room/Share room.

Butterfly Corporation
Links and information for foreigners who desire to visit, work or have an interest in Japan.

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