Living in Kyoto guide for expats

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Our selection of articles for expatriation in Kyoto
Working in Kyoto

Do you dream of working in Kyoto? The ancient capital of Japan is indeed a fascinating place that attracts millions of tourists ...

Work February 27, 2024
Accommodation in Kyoto

Looking to live in the ancient capital of Japan? Kyoto is an emblematic city known all over the world. It is also a prefecture ...

Accommodation February 28, 2024
Kyoto Apartments

Apartments in Kyoto and Japan are easy get ahold of when you find a "gaijin (foreign) friendly" agency or landlord. Otherwise, it ...

Accommodation May 21, 2013
Kyoto Transportation

Getting around Japan is a piece of cake, especially when you are from California, like me. Cars aren't as important here ...

Transport June 01, 2012

Kyoto expat guide

General information about Japan
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Visas for Japan
Work in Japan
Study in Japan
Accommodation in Japan
Opening a bank account in Japan
Tax in Japan
Healthcare in Japan
Driving in Japan
Getting connected in Japan
Leisure in Japan
Transports and commuting in Japan
Moving to Japan
Everyday life in Japan

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Japan's labor shortage: Can new visa reforms solve the crisis?
Japan's labor shortage: Can new visa reforms solve the crisis?

Facing a labor shortage and a worsening demographic situation, Japan is gradually opening up to immigration ...

How countries are luring expats with low-priced properties
How countries are luring expats with low-priced properties

Abandoned houses, dilapidated properties, low-cost apartments, etc., for sale. While many countries are affected ...

Japan unveils new strategy to attract foreign talent
Japan unveils new strategy to attract foreign talent

Here's some good news for prospective expats. Japan is opening its doors to foreign talents. The country is ...

Ashley:
Ashley: "I was not expecting Shizuoka to be so beautiful"

After 5 years of studying at university in Virginia, USA, Ashley moved to Japan to teach through the JET Program ...

A Scotsman in Japan
A Scotsman in Japan

My name is Craig Hunter and I am a 25 year old Scotsman. I come from a town just south of Glasgow called East ...

A Jodi abroad
A Jodi abroad

My name is Jodi and I'm an English teacher at a commercial high school in Japan. I'm originally from St. Louis ...

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