Is climbing Mount Fuji on your summer to-do list? If you’re considering trekking Mount Fuji you need to plan ahead. 

Whether you are going independently or taking a tour, you should know that about 300,000 people visit in summer to climb Mount Fuji; perhaps it’s on their to-do list too.

​The official climbing season lasts for only a little over two months, from July to mid-September.

​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.