The Expat's Guide to Japan is a compact guidebook that covers all the basic yet essential information to help make living in and around Tokyo more pleasant and convenient. It provides sufficient and up-to-date information including visa & residency procedures, public services, accommodations, education, medical care, emergencies, shops & restaurants, supplemented by a directory of useful references. Since its first issue in September 2008, the handbook has been distributed to the foreign community through embassies, municipal offices, chamber of commerce, international schools, hospitals & clinics, and foreign companies, and has gained reputation among its readers.
In addition to a variety of updated information on sightseeing spots, shops, restaurants, hospitals and schools, the 2012 issue contains an expanded section on Emergencies and Disaster Prevention, responding to the growing awareness of disaster prevention.
"The Expat's Guide to Japan" is now available online at http://expatsguide.jp with regular featured articles on a wide selection of themes, keeping you updated on what's happening in Tokyo and its surroundings: new restaurants, festivals, shopping areas, travel destinations and a whole lot more.
- Product Name
- The Expat's Guide to Japan 2012
- Date of Issue
- April 2012
- Format
- 4-color, side-stitch, 96 pages
- Size
- A5 (H: 210mm X W: 148mm)
- Language
- English
- Price
- Free
- Readership
- English-speaking residents in the Tokyo/Yokohama area, executives/employees of foreign companies and their families, embassy staff, etc.
- Distribution Points and Orders
- The Expat's Guide to Japan is available free of charge at the distribution points below.
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- Your name
- Your company name/address/phone/e-mail
- Desired number of copies
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Embassies
Embassy of Australia, Embassy of Bangladesh, Embassy of Belgium, Embassy of Brazil, British Embassy, Embassy of Canada, Embassy of Denmark, Embassy of Egypt, Estonian Embassy, Embassy of Germany, Embassy of Greece, Embassy of Ireland, Embassy of Israel, Embassy of Italy, Embassy of Jamaica, Embassy of Malaysia, Embassy of Mongolia, Royal Netherlands Embassy, Embassy of New Zealand, Embassy of Poland, Embassy of Portugal, Embassy of Romania, Singapore Embassy, Embassy of South Africa, Embassy of Sweden, Embassy of Switzerland
International Associations
Association for Nakano International Communications, Chofu International Friendship Association, Goethe-Institut Tokyo, Machida International Center, Minato International Association, Naka International Lounge, Shinagawa-ku International Friendship Association, Shinjuku Multicultural Plaza, Suginami Association for Cultural Exchange
Municipal Offices
Higashimurayama City Office, Itabashi City Office, Komae City Office, Koto City Office, Minato City Office Mitaka City Office, Setagaya City Office, Shinjuku City Office
Shops
Blue Parrot, crayon house, Good Day Books, Fuji Torii, Enoteca, Interior Collection, Kiddy Land, Kinokuniya Bookstore, Kinokuniya International Store, Laox, Living Motif, Maruzen, National Azabu, Natural Mart, Nicole EuroCycle, Nissin World Delicatessen, Union Motomachi, Vinos Yamazaki, Yamada Heiando, Yoshikin shop Roppongi, Y's Road Akasaka
Restaurants
Aux Bacchanales, Cafe Creperie Le Bretagne, cicada, Citabria, Homework's, Imahan, Nadaman, rainbow roll sushi, Shabuzen, Suji's, Tempura Yamanoue, Viron, West Park Cafe
Clinics & Hospitals, Vets
Angell Memorial Daktari Animal Hospital, Eye Rose Clinic, Garden Clinic Hiroo, Hinokicho Women's Clinic, International Clinic, Nakamaru Dental Clinic, National Medical Clinic, Nishiya ENT Clinic, Sophia Orthodontic Clinic, St.Luke's International Hospital, Super Smile International Orthodontics, The Bluff Medical and Dental Clinic, The King Clinic, Tokyo Medical and Surgical Clinic
Others
Bank of India, Franciscan Chapel Church, Lloyds TSB Tokyo Branch, Tokyo Baptist Church
The Expat's Guide to Japan is also available at many other establishments including foreign owned companies, international schools, serviced apartments, chamber of commerce, and more.
- Contents
Ch 01 Basic Information
Climate, Currency, Custom, Conversion Chart, Holidays, Annual Events, etc.
Ch 02 Visas＆Residency
Visas, Alien Registration, Residency, Marriage, Births, etc.
Ch 03 Business
Setting up a business in Japan, Permissions and Registrations, Finding an Office, Corporate Taxes, Attorneys, etc.
Ch 04 Taking Root
Utilities (Electricity, Gas, Water), Telephone, Internet, Media, Mail & Courier, Bank Accounts, Taxes, etc.
Ch 05 Accommodations
Accommodations, Relocation, Furnishings, Moving, Housekeeping, Pets, Garbage, etc.
Ch 06 Cars
Driving Rules, License Transfer, Owning a Car, Parking, Gas Stations, etc.
Ch 07 Shopping
Types of Shops, Prices, Sale Seasons, List of Shops.
Ch 08 Eating Out
Japanese Cuisine, Popular Eating Places, List of Restaurants.
Ch 09 Education
International Schools, Japanese Schools, List of International Schools & Preschools.
Ch 10 Culture＆Sports
Japanese Culture, Learning Japanese, Popular Entertainment, Museums & Galleries, Parks & Gardens, Sports, etc.
Ch 11 Travel＆Sightseeing
Sightseeing in Central Tokyo, Day Trips from Tokyo, Amusement Parks, Kids Attraction, Zoos & Aquariums, etc.
Ch 12 Medical Care
Japanese Clinics & Hospitals, Medicine, Insurance, List of Clinics & Hospitals, Useful Words & Phrases.
Ch 13 Transportation
Trains & Subways, Buses, Taxis, Haneda & Narita Airports, Various Services, Railway Maps.
＊World Heritage, Festivals and Seasonal Events.
＊Basic Japanese Words and Phrases.
＊Emergencies & Disaster Prevention - Emergencies, Natural Disasters, Emergency Talk 119.
＊Useful References - List of Municipal Offices, List of Embassies.
＊Maps - Roppongi, Hiroo, Azabu, Atago, Shibuya, Omotesando, Ginza, Shinjuku, Ebisu, Shirokane, Yokohama, Yamate
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