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Job fair for special skilled workers to be held in Tokyo on Jan 16

[ad_1] The Immigration Services Agency of Japan is hosting a special free in-person matching session in Tokyo for people who wish to learn more about the Special Skilled Worker Visa program. This free job fair for residents in Japan is presented by the immigration bureau. Anyone looking for opportunities for a new career in one …

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Japanese Governor: Accept More Foreigners to Combat Depopulation

[ad_1] Japan’s aging and decreasing population has been a vexing problem for years. However, good solutions have been few and far between. A governor of a Japanese prefecture has what’s sure to be a controversial suggestion: accept more foreign immigrants. Murai Yoshihiro (村井嘉浩), the governor of Miyagi Prefecture in Japan’s Tohoku region, made the comments …

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In Japan’s North, The Bears Are Now Visiting the Train Station

[ad_1] Japan faces a variety of challenges as its population ages and dwindles. From companies being short-staffed, to deliveries being more difficult, to the boom of need for home care nurses, to the difficulty in keeping pests like monkeys and boars out of agricultural fields efficiently, there’s a great deal. We at Unseen Japan have …

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Polish Language Version Launch – Ship to Poland & Win ¥10,000!

[ad_1] To celebrate the launch of our Polish Language Version, we are giving you the chance to win ¥10,000 (~330zł) to spend on your favorite Japanese goods!We also have additional prizes of ¥3,000 (~100zł) for people who like us on social media!! Ship a parcel to Poland during the period of January 31st – February …

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Gwen Stefani Says She’s Japanese Because Her Dad Worked There

[ad_1] Pop singer Gwen Stefani is raising eyebrows with multiple comments that she considers herself “Japanese” based on her father’s time working in the country. Stefani made the comments to Allure, which delved into her Harajuku Lovers perfume line. In particular, Stefani defended her “Harajuku Girls” era, which some say appropriated Harajuku street fashion culture …

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Multiple Dresses Ruined in Shocking Coming of Age Day Attack

[ad_1] It’s unusual for Coming of Age Day in Japan to bring news of crime. Unfortunately, that’s what happened in Kitakyushu in an attack on multiple attendees. The incident occurred in Kitakyushu, a city on the island of Kyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture. It’s typical for participants in Coming of Age Day – a ceremony traditionally …

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