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Japan Expat Guide from expatarrivals.com

Any expat interested in Japanese culture, ready for new adventures with an open mind, will greatly enjoy moving to Japan. It can also be very lucrative for expats to live and work here, depending on lifestyle and expectations. On the whole, Japan’s reputation as an extremely expensive destination is now unjustified – the competitive market has made sure that good deals can be found easily, particularly in the bigger cities.

Japan is an island nation which prides itself on its innovation, strong economy and rich cultural heritage. Many of the stereotypes of Japanese life are true, but they also contradict each other: Japanese minimalism and the zen lifestyle juxtaposed with frenetic technological advances and high-tech capitalism in the extreme.

Moving to Japan will expose you to random sights like a temple next to a pachinko (slot machine) gambling parlour, next to an anime figurine shop.... read more on expatarrivals.com


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