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Hanko & Inkan. A seal as a signature in Japan
In Japan, an inkan or a hanko corresponds to a signature. This signature is actually replaced by a seal on which the name of a person or company is engraved. This seal is used for most of the legal acts and contracts involving its owner. An inkan is necessary for every Japanese citizen and any […]
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Share houses in Japan: rent a room in Tokyo
Whether you’d like to be in a double room, individual room or in a dormitory, Tokyo offers many housing options. To rent a room of this type in the centre of Tokyo, allow at least ¥ 75,000/month. This price usually covers the rent of a furnished room in a shared apartment as well as common […]
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How to obtain the Japanese residence card?
The residence card is mandatory for anyone who intends to remain in Japan longer than the period of stay authorised with a tourist visa. It is used as an ID-card in the Japanese administration system. The residence card will be required for most of the procedures that you will need to complete within the first […]
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Work & study in Japan on a Working Holiday Visa
If you want to study and work in Japan with a WHV: – You are allowed to work in Japan with a WHV – Income from this activity should only be complementary – WHV holders are not allowed to take part in some specific professional activities (See list below) – Violating these rules will lead […]
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How to obtain a Working Holiday Visa for Japan
In order to obtain a Working Holiday Visa for Japan, you have to consider the following: You would like to come to Japan, but you think that the period of stay authorized for foreign tourists is too short in order to genuinely discover the country? You would like to take your time to travel and […]
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How to obtain a student visa for Japan?
Do you feel ready to embark on your Japanese language journey? Have you already found your Japanese language school in Japan or your university? That is great! However, do not forget to apply for your Student Visa. This document is essential, if you’d like to stay longer in the land of the rising sun than […]
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How to get a Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) for Japan?
A Certificate of Eligibility (CoE): Our school, SNG, is accredited and is able to get you a CoE. You want to learn Japanese in Japan; or maybe you plan to move in order to work in Japan? In these two cases or for many other reasons, your stay in the land of the rising sun […]