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Hi! I'm Japan Life Navigator . I’m here to share helpful tips and information for foreigners who want to live comfortably in Japan.Feel free to drop by my blog.
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Joined March 2025
はじめまして！ 日本に住む外国人の方を応援するリストです。少しでも皆さんが楽しく快適に日本に住んでいただけるようになるため、ご意見お聞かせください。 Hi! 👋 This list is created to help foreign residents in Japan enjoy a more comfortable stay. Please feel free to share your
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政府 在留資格の手��料を大幅引き上げへ 永住1万円→上限30万円を検討。 確かに長年手数料が変わらなかったことはどうかと思う。しかしながら、いきなり上げるのも違和感を覚えます。 段階的に適正な手数料に移行していただくことを期待します。
news.yahoo.co.jp
高市総理大臣肝いりの外国人政策をめぐり、政府は、外国人の永住許可の申請や在留資格の変更などにかかる手数料を大幅に引き上げる方向で検討に入りました。 現行の制度では、永住許可の申請には1万円の手数料
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Hokkaido's New Chitose Airport braces for fall in Chinese visitors | Japan’s tourism industry relies too much on China. This is a good chance to start looking toward other regions. https://t.co/fMN3tcnefD
#china #chinese #観光 #北海道 #Japan
nhk.or.jp
China's calls for its citizens to stop visiting Japan are expected to cause flight cancelations and reductions between the two countries.
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Eel decision may have big impact on traditional Japanese dish | I love eel — it’s so delicious. But lately the price has gone up, so it’s not easy to eat it as often. I hope we can enjoy it at a more affordable price someday. https://t.co/9U1X5tSNsF #鰻
nhk.or.jp
An international vote on eel exports may affect Japan's unagi supply. NHK's Yoshikawa Ryuichi looks at how one restaurant is working on a home-grown solution.
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Survey: 37% of nursing care facilities in Japan operating in the red | The demolition problem in Japan has been getting more serious every year. Nursing care facilities are essential and must be protected. https://t.co/XKC1BEAcIN
#Japan #demolition
nhk.or.jp
A Japanese government survey shows that more than 37 percent of nursing care facilities nationwide were operating in the red in fiscal 2024.
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At least 83 killed in Hong Kong high-rise fire | It’s a major accident. I sincerely hope the missing will be found soon and that recovery progresses quickly. https://t.co/vypKAbfJOW #香港 #HongKongFire
nhk.or.jp
Hong Kong media say the death toll from a massive fire at a high-rise residential complex has climbed to at least 83. More than 70 people have been injured, with many others unaccounted for.
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Japanese factory turns scraps into tea-time elegance | That is the good way to reduce the food - loss problem.Worth a try! https://t.co/HVOk3kwzDJ
#japan #food
nhk.or.jp
A Japanese manufacturer has figured out a way to turn scrap steel pieces into elegant tableware for afternoon tea service. The initiative has reduced factory waste.
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Message from Okinawa gives new direction to Japan's peace education | This is the good way to learn the importance of peace. https://t.co/7cfyAIFwzz
#okinawa #沖縄 #Education
nhk.or.jp
A play incorporating memories from the Battle of Okinawa is part of a new educational program to give students greater understanding of war and the value of peace.
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Production of fermented sushi dish in full swing at firms in Japan's Kanazawa | Such a unique, distinctive dish! Totally worth trying! https://t.co/eAmhGw0qrq
#kanazawa #金沢 #寿司 #sushi
nhk.or.jp
Production of a traditional Japanese fermented sushi dish is in full swing in the central city of Kanazawa, ahead of the year-end sales season.
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Fire at Hong Kong high-rise complex kills at least 36 | Urban areas in Hong Kong are extremely dense, so if a fire occurs, it can quickly turn into a major tragedy. It’s frightening. https://t.co/MCyTnGAZjP
#HongKong #Accident #香港
nhk.or.jp
A fire has broken out at a high-rise residential complex in the northern part of Hong Kong and fire officials say 13 people have been confirmed dead.
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Iburigakko pickle production kicks off in Japan's Akita Prefecture | That's a good taste! I love it!
nhk.or.jp
The production of Iburigakko pickles -- a local specialty -- has begun in Akita Prefecture, northern Japan, ahead of full-blown winter.
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Ohtani announces intention to play for Team Japan in 2026 World Baseball Classic | That's a great news! The Japanese national team will be just as strong as the former team that won the world championship. https://t.co/yOzov26QZg #大谷翔平 #Dodgers #Ohtani
nhk.or.jp
Two-way baseball superstar Ohtani Shohei of the Los Angeles Dodgers has announced his intention to play for Japan in next year's World Baseball Classic.
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'Kokuho' breaks Japan's box office record for domestic live-action film |That movie has made a great reputation. I hope to watch it! https://t.co/2YO2cJ5gBS #国宝 #吉沢亮 #横浜流星 #kokuho #kabuki #歌舞伎
nhk.or.jp
The Japanese movie "Kokuho," which follows the life and career of a fictional kabuki performer, has broken Japan's box office record for a domestic live-action film set 22 years ago.
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Earthquake with estimated magnitude of 5.8 hits Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture | I hope nothing happens. https://t.co/gDDgfBF5J6
#Japan #earthquake #熊本 #地震
nhk.or.jp
An earthquake registering an intensity of upper 5 on Japan's seismic scale of zero to 7 has hit the Aso region of Kumamoto Prefecture, in the southwestern part of the country.
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Aonishiki reflects on his first grand sumo tournament win | He has been going through a tough time because he’s from Ukraine and his family is still there. I hope things will get better for him from now on. https://t.co/zoGbmGTtFf #相撲 #安青錦 #Japan #sumowrestling
nhk.or.jp
Aonishiki has spoken to reporters the day after he became the first sumo wrestler from Ukraine to win a grand tournament.
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Israel strikes Lebanese capital Beirut's suburb, targeting Hezbollah leader | Is Lebanon next? When will this area ever find peace? https://t.co/2hcStIqeN4
#Lebanon #Israel
nhk.or.jp
The Israeli military conducted an airstrike on a suburb of Lebanon's capital, Beirut, on Sunday, targeting the Shia Muslim group Hezbollah.
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Tori-no-ichi festival underway at Asakusa shrine | kumade is a traditional good-luck charm often used by business owners in Japan. Its decorations are beautifully crafted and highly distinctive. https://t.co/4uZCBQfNB4 #酉の市 #浅草 #Japan #luckycharm
nhk.or.jp
The annual Tori-no-ichi festival got underway at Ootori Shrine in Tokyo's Asakusa district on Monday, drawing crowds of business owners and tourists looking to buy a traditional "lucky rake."
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Eel regulations a focus of CITES conference | Eel Eel is a very popular dish in Japan, but the domestic supply isn’t sufficient. That’s why we need to import it from abroad. https://t.co/lJjfKNvvEm #うなぎ #鰻 #Japan
nhk.or.jp
A proposal from the European Union to regulate international trade in eel species is a key focus of an international conference on endangered species that opened on Monday. Japan is urging other...
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'Meteoroid cluster' phenomenon observed in western Japan | Fantastic! https://t.co/PK13ISXwI0
#Japan #tokushima
nhk.or.jp
A "meteoroid cluster" has been observed in Tokushima Prefecture and other parts of western Japan. Multiple meteors appeared almost simultaneously in the unusual phenomenon that was last seen in Japan...
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Man attacked by bear at clinic in Miyagi suffers injuries | Every day, we hear news about bears attacking people. It’s really scary. How many bears are there in Japan? https://t.co/MXNdmrh2q4
#bears #熊 #宮城 #Japan
nhk.or.jp
A man has been injured in a bear attack in the compound of a medical clinic in northern Japan's Miyagi Prefecture.
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Autumn in Japan: Gingko tree in Hyogo is a real golden oldie | https://t.co/MeY4wDDzvb
#Ginko #foliage #兵庫 #紅葉
nhk.or.jp
A large gingko tree in Sayo Town, western Japan, only gets better with age.
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