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Japan to Allow Foreign SSW to Stay Indefinitely
The recent foreign national acceptance launched last April 1, 2019 called the Specified Skill Worker is a system to accept foreign nationals that have a certain level of expertise and skill and can begin to work immediately in response to circumstances of serious labor shortages in Japan. The “Specified Skilled Worker” visa has two
Joker Attacks Tokyo Train on Halloween
Dressed in a Joker costume, a 24 year old Japanese named Kyota Hattori carried out an attack inside a Keio Line train in Tokyo. According to police reports, Hattori confessed that he wanted to kill many people. He explained that he wants to be sentenced to death for the crime he has committed. Hattori further
Udon Blanket in Japan Promises Better Sleep
The COVID-19 pandemic has been giving us heavy loads of anxiety since it started. With all the stress and worries on top of our heads right now, having a good night’s sleep seems to be very difficult nowadays. So. in order to solve this problem, a company in Japan popular for its Goku no Kimochi
Japan Holds New Internet Speed World Record – 319 terabits per second!
At the time this was written, my current download internet speed in the Philippines is 43.98 by PLDT Fiber plan. But lo and behold, Japan holds a record-breaking speed of 319 terabits per second! Recently, Japan announced that they were able to break their previous world record of internet speed. What is more amazing
Japan to Donate 1 Million Covid Vaccines to PH this Week
As a continuation of bilateral donations, Japan said on Tuesday that they will be sending millions of AstraZeneca vaccines to neighboring Asian nations including the Philippines. Japan will be sending 1 million each to Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam this week. “Glad to be the bearer of good news today. Japan will donate AstraZeneca
Yay or Nay: Japan Proposes a 4-day Work Week
Early June 2021, the government included in its annual economic policy guidelines the proposal to employers to shorten the working days to 4 days. This would mean a 3-day weekend for every employee! Is it a yay or a nay for you? According to the survey of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development,Japan to Allow Foreign SSW to Stay Indefinitely
The recent foreign national acceptance launched last April 1, 2019 called the Specified Skill Worker is a system to accept foreign nationals that have a certain level of expertise and skill and can begin to work immediately in response to circumstances of serious labor shortages in Japan. The “Specified Skilled Worker” visa has two
November 18, 2021Joker Attacks Tokyo Train on Halloween
Dressed in a Joker costume, a 24 year old Japanese named Kyota Hattori carried out an attack inside a Keio Line train in Tokyo. According to police reports, Hattori confessed that he wanted to kill many people. He explained that he wants to be sentenced to death for the crime he has committed. Hattori further
November 4, 2021Enjoying a Face Mask-free Group Dinner
Countless restrictions for restaurant dine-in guests were imposed during this pandemic era. Unfortunately, restaurants are suffering losses due to the strict regulations in order to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus across the world. Eureka! It was a light-bulb moment for the designers of Hoshinoya’s Tokyo Lantern Dinner. The goal is to provide a
October 21, 2021Udon Blanket in Japan Promises Better Sleep
The COVID-19 pandemic has been giving us heavy loads of anxiety since it started. With all the stress and worries on top of our heads right now, having a good night’s sleep seems to be very difficult nowadays. So. in order to solve this problem, a company in Japan popular for its Goku no Kimochi
September 7, 2021Japan Holds New Internet Speed World Record – 319 terabits per second!
At the time this was written, my current download internet speed in the Philippines is 43.98 by PLDT Fiber plan. But lo and behold, Japan holds a record-breaking speed of 319 terabits per second! Recently, Japan announced that they were able to break their previous world record of internet speed. What is more amazing
August 5, 2021Japan to Donate 1 Million Covid Vaccines to PH this Week
As a continuation of bilateral donations, Japan said on Tuesday that they will be sending millions of AstraZeneca vaccines to neighboring Asian nations including the Philippines. Japan will be sending 1 million each to Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam this week. “Glad to be the bearer of good news today. Japan will donate AstraZeneca
July 7, 2021Yay or Nay: Japan Proposes a 4-day Work Week
Early June 2021, the government included in its annual economic policy guidelines the proposal to employers to shorten the working days to 4 days. This would mean a 3-day weekend for every employee! Is it a yay or a nay for you? According to the survey of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development,
July 1, 2021COMING SOON: Vaccine Passport in Japan
Japan is eyeing to organize the implementation of vaccine passports this summer modeling the European Union’s COVID certificate system. While being behind in the vaccine rollout compared to other first-world nations, Japan has finally stepped up its game and is scheduled to begin its general public inoculation this June 2021. With a goal
June 10, 2021Hanami Cancelled due to Coronavirus Pandemic
Did you know that hanami is a Japanese practice or custom of viewing cherry blossoms when they are in full bloom in Japan? These Cherry blossoms are said to symbolize the fragility of life in Japanese culture as Cherry Blossoms’ full blooms last for only about a week before the petals start falling off
March 29, 2021Japan Inbound Travelers Required to Install Location Confirmation App and Skype on Smartphones
A new regulation enacted by the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare is set out in Japan to comply with the 14 days of self-quarantine upon arriving in Japan before mingling with the general public. Three apps are required to be installed on your Smartphone upon arrival at either Haneda or Narita Airport. And
March 22, 2021