Hanami "花見" which literally means "flower viewing", is a Japanese traditional custom that involves appreciating the beauty of flowers, and it commonly refers to Sakura or cherry blossom viewing.
 
The cherry blossom starts from the south in Kyushu at the end of March, and cherry trees bloom northward until early May in Hokkaido. On the island of Okinawa, cherry blossoms can be expected as early as the first of February.

​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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Furusato Nozei is a kind of donation out of income tax that people offer to the local or prefectural governments of their choice, and in response, municipalities repay the donors’ generosity by sending them "thank you gifts". In most cases, the gifts are local specialties.

Foreign residents who work and pay taxes in Japan, can also participate in Furusato Nozei program and receive gifts in return for their donations.

If you are serious about your business, the answer is unequivocally "yes"! In the globally connected world of today, having an internet presence is more of a question of "when" than "why."

Many small businesses, particularly new ones, operate on a low budget. Spending money is only done when absolutely necessary, since they prioritize the urgent and necessary. So, it is understandable that some business owners may believe a website is a luxury tool they can do without.

To work in Japan, a foreigner who is not a permanent resident must first obtain a job offer from a guarantor in Japan and then apply for a work visa at the immigration office, if already in Japan, or at an embassy or consulate, if abroad.

Working visas are valid for one to five years and may be used to find work at any employer within the range of activities specified on the visa, including employers other than the guarantor.
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