Hi readers! I hope you’ve been staying safe. Today, I would like to answer some questions that you might have about Japan’s “Go To Travel” campaign. All answers are based on my very own experience as I went on a short trip to Nagano last week. I booked and stayed in a hotel for 2…
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From the current data and the daily count of cases, it seems that the coronavirus pandemic in Japan is not going away soon, but the government as well as the private sectors are actively finding ways to keep the economy going. Apart from the 100,000 cash payout for all Japan residents, several other subsidies are…
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Amidst the drop of foreign visitors in Japan due to the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism agencies are finding ways to encourage people to travel domestically by offering special promos. Even the government has launched Go To Travel campaign to further entice residents to travel. As for East Japan Railway Company or JR East, they have announced a…
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Good news! From the 29th of June, the Japanese government has expanded the target scope of the freelancer subsidy program aimed to help small business owners affected by the COVID-19 crisis. What is this freelancer subsidy program? It is a program where freelancers in Japan can apply for up to 1 million yen in subsidies…
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Hello, I’m Akiko!
From my own experience, I know how difficult it is to live in a foreign country where almost everything works differently. Being in a non-English speaking country like Japan, even a simple task such as booking a taxi by phone can be daunting. My goal is to ease some of your burden so you can focus on the more important things in your life.
I am excited to meet and help you in many ways!
