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Enjoying the Holidays: A Guide to Golden Week in Japan
Spring in Japan isn’t just about cherry blossoms; it’s also the time for Golden Week (ゴールデンウィーク)! For international students and […]
A New Chapter for Life in Japan: The “Specified Residency Card” (特定在留カード)
Spring is the season of 新生活 (shinseikatsu / new beginnings) in Japan. For those planning to move here, a major update is coming to make your administrative life much easier!
The Japanese government has officially announced that starting June 14, 2026, the 特定在留カード (tokutei zairyū kādo / Specified Residency Card) will be introduced.
This is a new, unified ID that merges your 在留カード (zairyū kādo / Residence Card) and your マイナンバーカード (mainambā kādo / My Number Card) into a single, smart card.
Mastering Waste Disposal in Japan: A Guide to Rules & Manners
Moving to Japan is an exciting journey, but one of the first “cultural hurdles” many international students and residents face is garbage disposal (ごみの分別 / ごみのぶんべつ).
In Japan, keeping the neighborhood clean is a shared responsibility. The rules might seem strict at first, but once you learn the basics, it becomes a simple part of your daily routine.
How to Make an Appointment in Japanese (for theDoctor, Ward Office & More)
Learn how to make appointments in Japanese for doctors, ward offices, and My Number cards. Includes easy phrases with furigana and romaji for daily life in Japan.
From Uruguay to Japan: How One DEOW Student Became a Published Manga Artist
We’re proud to celebrate Gin, a participant in DEOW Japan’s Global Tokiwaso Project, who is going to debut his manga “5 minute Ace”!
Dining in Japan: A Guide to Affordable & Delicious Chain Restaurants
For students and travelers arriving in Japan, one of the most exciting (and sometimes overwhelming) parts of daily life is eating out. While Japan is famous for high-end sushi and wagyu, the real “soul food” for locals and students alike is found at Chain Restaurants (チェーン店 – Chēn-ten).
Spring in Japan
As winter fades and cherry blossoms begin to bloom, spring in Japan brings a sense of renewal, beauty, and tradition. One important date that marks this seasonal shift is Vernal Equinox Day (春分の日 / しゅんぶんのひ), celebrated each year around March 20th.
But beyond being a public holiday, it’s also a perfect opportunity to learn some beautiful Japanese spring vocabulary.
The Unwritten Rules of Japan That International Students Discover Too Late
Studying in Japan is exciting, but many cultural rules aren’t written anywhere. From silent trains to strict queue etiquette, here are the unwritten rules international students often discover only after arriving.
Japanese Visa Guide: Complete Breakdown of All Visa Types
Japan offers many different types of visas, officially called statuses of residence (在留資格, zairyū shikaku). Each visa lets you stay in Japan for a specific purpose, such as tourism, study, work, job hunting, or long-term residency. Many people planning to come to Japan for the first time or already here on a tourist visa often wonder: Which visa should I choose? How do I switch visas? What are the requirements? This guide explains everything you need to know.
How to Study Manga in Japan
Dream of studying manga in Japan? Discover how anime fans turn creative passion into professional manga training with DEOW Japan.