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Most Popular prefectures to live in
Moving to Japan can be daunting, and one of the major choices is deciding where to live. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve gathered survey results from both Japanese nationals and non-nationals of the most popular prefectures to live in!
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Moving to Japan – An Easy Guide
Many people worldwide choose Japan for retirement, careers, or their next adventure. Despite the challenges, armed with the right information, you’ll be enjoying life on this Asian island in no time.
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Wrestling Match Held on Speeding Bullet Train
A wrestling match took place on a high-speed Nozomi Shinkansen bullet train traveling between Tokyo and Nagoya on Monday.
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Japan Refugee Policy Unveiled!
Japan’s Immigration Agency has released guidelines clarifying eligibility for refugee status — a first for the nation — amid a jump in applications.
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Franchising in Japan – “Scaling Japan” Podcast
Ziv Nakajima-Magen, co-founder and partner at Nippon Tradings International and Nippon Bridge, shares his expertise on the ins and outs of purchasing a franchise in Japan and Japanese franchisor networks.
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Gov Mulls Easy Immigration Path for Int-l Students in Effort to Boost Numbers
The Japanese government has set a target of having 400,000 foreign students studying in the country by 2033, hoping to encourage them to work in the country after they graduate.
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Court Overturns Government Decision, Grants Residency to LGBTQ Refugee
In a first in Japan, a court in Osaka has granted an LGBTQ woman refugee status over fears of prosecution in her homeland for her sexuality.
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What is being LGBTQ in Japan Like?
Unlike some countries, Japan has never had a ban on homosexuality, so there’s no danger of facing criminal charges. But the lack of laws prohibiting discrimination or recognizing same-sex marriage puts LGBTQ people at a disadvantage in terms of employment as well as inheritance, medical care and immigration.
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Japan-Qatar Visa Agreement Boosts Visa Applications
Qatar and Japan exchanged official memoranda early February to begin the process of mutual visa exemption for holders of regular passports in the two countries.
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