​If you have moved to Japan, one of the first things you'll need to do is to get hold of your town's trash guide.

In Japan, garbage is basically categorized into four types; Combustible, Incombustible, Bottles and Cans, and Oversized Garbage.

Keep in mind that each city has its own rules, but in general, the rules are pretty similar.

Moreover, garbage collection dates and hours differ depending on the area.
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Whatever country you may live in, it is only sensible and respectful to learn the language, which obviously makes everyday living easier too.

Swapping lessons in your own language with your new Japanese friend is a good idea. Private tutor is another way if you can afford. 

However, joining a class would be more fun and sociable too, especially if it is free. Kominkan is where you can get Japanese language lessons for free and also get to know many people including foreigners who live in your neighborhood.
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Japan has number of abandoned or vacant homes, known as "Akiya - 空き家", that has been increasing steadily since late 1970s. It’s a problem that’s set to persist because of an aging and shrinking population that has left many towns and villages empty.

By 2013, vacant homes accounted for 13.52% of total housing and there were calculated to be 8.196 million abandoned houses nationwide, according to latest data by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.

Some people may wonder what the meaning of Muslim Friendly is! What does it mean to be a Muslim Friendly restaurant or hotel?

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What are the Muslim Friendly Standards and how they differ from Halal Standards? Which organization has initiated and set-up these standards?

How come some restaurants are said to be Muslim Friendly, but they serve alcoholic drinks as well as pork products, and there are many of them. 

In an effort to promote Japan’s medical services to foreigners and encourage more medical tourism, Medical Excellence Japan "MEJ" released a list of hospitals in the country that are recommended for non-Japanese  patients.

Medical Excellence Japan, a government-affiliated foundation promoting the export of Japan’s medical services and equipment, basically selected 28 hospitals, based on such criteria as the facility's number of specialists and their past experience treating foreign visitors.