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Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe: A Taste of Home with a Japanese Twist

2015-09-05 Cooking, English No Comments
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This is a little bit of a change from our recent posts on visas and scholarships, but if you’re going to be happy as an expat in Japan, food …
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Certificate of Eligibility – Spouse Visa Japan

2015-07-27 International Family, Japanese Immigration, Official Forms 1,346 Comments
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The TranSenz Guide to Applying for a Certificate of Eligibility and Spouse Visa for Japan This guide is a follow-up to our guide to Getting Legally Married in Japan …
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Embassy MEXT Scholarships: Choosing a University in Japan

2015-07-04 Education in Japan, MEXT, Scholarships in Japan, TranSenz Guide 545 Comments
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Important: I have posted an update to this article for the 2018 Embassy-Recommended MEXT Scholarship, including revised advice on how to contact universities and professors. Check it out here! …
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International Marriage in Japan: How to File

2015-06-24 International Family, Japanese Immigration 347 Comments
Marriage paperwork explained for international and foreign couples in Japan. Click here for these instructions in Japanese If one of the partners in your marriage is a Japanese national, …
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How to Convert a Foreign Driver’s License to Japanese – Final Paperwork

2015-05-02 Driving in Japan, English, Official Forms, TranSenz Guide 2 Comments
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Converting to a Japanese Driver’s License: Final Steps Congratulations! You’ve Passed the Driving Test Navigation 1. Introduction 2. Required Documents 3. Day 1: Written Test 4. Day 2: Driving …
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How to Convert a Foreign Driver’s License to Japanese – Pass the Driving Test

2015-05-02 Driving in Japan, English, Official Forms, TranSenz Guide No Comments
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Converting to a Japanese Driver’s License: The Driving Test Navigation 1. Introduction 2. Required Documents 3. Day 1: Written Test 4. Day 2: Driving Test 5. Final Paperwork 6. …
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How to Convert a Foreign Driver’s License to Japanese – Written Test

2015-05-02 Driving in Japan, English, Official Forms, TranSenz Guide 4 Comments
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Converting to a Japanese Driver’s License: Written Test Navigation 1. Introduction 2. Required Documents 3. Day 1: Written Test 4. Day 2: Driving Test 5. Final Paperwork 6. Renewing …
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How to Convert a Foreign Driver’s License to Japanese – Required Documents

2015-04-26 Driving in Japan, English, Official Forms, TranSenz Guide No Comments
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Preparing the Required Documents for your Driver’s License Test Navigation 1. Introduction 2. Required Documents 3. Day 1: Written Test 4. Day 2: Driving Test 5. Final Paperwork 6. …
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Golden Week and Travel in Japan

2015-04-26 Holidays, Life in Japan, Travel in Japan 2 Comments
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Golden Week, a series of holidays between April 29 and May 5, is the biggest time of year for “free travel” in Japan. Whereas other chains of holidays in …
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How to Convert a Foreign Driver’s License to Japanese – Preparation

2015-04-21 Driving in Japan, English, Official Forms, TranSenz Guide 2 Comments
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Who Needs to Covert to a Japanese Driver’s License? Navigation 1. Introduction 2. Required Documents 3. Day 1: Written Test 4. Day 2: Driving Test 5. Final Paperwork 6. …
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