Living in Japan
A number of foreign nationals living in Japan has been increasing every year. As of December 2007, the number of registered foreign nationals in Japan exceeded 2.1 million that made up 1.69% of total population in Japan. In Tokyo Minato Ward, know as home of many expatriates who work at large multi nationals corporation, almost 10% of total population is foreigners. Expatriates are very good customers for real estate agents in Minato Ward to lease and sell houses in nice neighborhood such as Azabu, Hiroo and Roppongi. I was one time invited to my expatiate boss's house in Azabu and I was very amazed by big dog room for his little beagle alone.
As Japan is rapidly becoming Aged nation, foreigners are expected to play more essential role in Japanese society. However, many foreigners encounter troubles and problems at home or workplace due to a lack of Japanese laws and regulations or differences of culture and customs in our daily life. This section explains about essential living tips to enjoy life in Japan as Japan's regulations and customer are very complicated and sometimes illogical.
