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- The ‘New Resident Card’ System (FAQ)
- July 12th, 2012Category: Uncategorized
- On July 9, 2012 the new Residency Management system came into effect. There are two main ways the structure is changing. The Alien Registration System is ending and will replaced by a residency management system, under the authority of the Immigration Bure ... » Continue Reading
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- The Woodsman and the Rain
- July 11th, 2012Category: Arts & Entertainment
- The 2012 Japan Film Week in China was held in Beijing on June 14, 2012 and it was attended by several Japanese and Chinese film industry figures. 12 films from Japan were showcased in Beijing which ran until June 19 while Shanghai got to see these films from June 16 ... » Continue Reading
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- New registration system for foreigners starts in Japan
- July 9th, 2012Category: Uncategorized
- A new system of residence management for foreign residents that combines the information collected via the Immigration Control Act and the Alien Registration Law respectively went into effect on Monday. All foreign nationals residing legally in Japan for a me ... » Continue Reading
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- Tokyo’s Love Shrines
- July 6th, 2012Category: Culture, Travel
- Every city and every town has its different and unique take on things. One example is Tokyo's take on the old coin-in-the-fountain routine--the love shine offering. In other countries, you toss a coin and make a wish for particular things like money, luck, health, some ... » Continue Reading
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- Down the Rabbit Hole in Tokyo
- July 2nd, 2012Category: Food & Dining
- "I'm late! I'm late! I'm late! For a very important date!" Who would forget the White Rabbit in Lewis Caroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland? But, if you're going to the Alice of Magic World restaurant, you shouldn't be late like our furry little fellow, because t ... » Continue Reading
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- Beyond Green Tea
- June 29th, 2012Category: Uncategorized
- There are many types of tea. For avid tea drinkers, trying each would mean a different experience for their taste buds. For some, "Ah, what the hell, they're all leaves." But really, green tea has plenty of benefits. It is said to be one of the most influential cultur ... » Continue Reading
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- Japan to make illegal downloading of music, videos punishable with jail terms
- June 27th, 2012Category: Uncategorized
- The government has passed a new amendment to its copyright laws, making illegal downloading punishable with jail terms for the first time. The new law applies to those found in possession of pirated material such as music, DVDs or Blu-ray discs, and could res ... » Continue Reading
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- Japan Myth Expo in Shimane 2012
- June 27th, 2012Category: Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Travel
- The Izumo Taisha (Izumo Grand Shrine) is one of the most ancient and most important Shinto shrines in Japan. It is located in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, which is home to two major festivals. This year, Shimane Prefecture will be the venue for the Japan Myth Expo, whic ... » Continue Reading
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- Tokyo Midtown holding many summer events to keep cool
- June 26th, 2012Category: Arts & Entertainment, Events
- Tokyo Midtown, which is marking its 5th anniversary, is holding a special summer event - “MIDTOWN SUMMER 2012” - from July 20 to Sept 2. As part of its campaign to conserve power, the event features activities that let you enjoy a cool summer through Japanese traditio ... » Continue Reading
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- Commuters’ tolerance tested in face of declining public manners
- June 22nd, 2012Category: Culture
- On May 21, the Shibuya Fukutoshin subway station was the scene of a knife assault. When the perpetrator was arrested two days later, he reportedly told police he had lost his temper after the man “had bumped into him.” Spa! (June 19) uses this incident to con ... » Continue Reading
