How to Write Your Name in Katakana (With Examples) + How It Affects Your Hanko
One of the first practical questions foreigners face in Japan is deceptively simple: how do you write your name here? Not in a poetic sense — in a bureaucratic one.
Japanese Workplace Etiquette for Foreigners: The Practical Guide (Meetings, Email, and Punctuality)
Starting a job in Japan without understanding Japanese workplace etiquette for foreigners is a bit like arriving at a formal dinner without knowing the dress code. You can muddle through,
Japan New Arrival Checklist (Foreigner Edition): 12 Steps to Set Up Life Fast
Moving to Japan is one of those life decisions that feels exciting right up until you’re standing in a ward office with a stack of documents you don’t fully understand,
Digital Hanko Guide: Using a Japanese-Style Stamp on PDFs for Remote Work
Remote work changed a lot of things about how people in Japan handle documentation. Physical desks, shared printers, and office stamp pads became inconvenient almost overnight for a significant portion
Hanko vs Signature in Japan: What Documents Still Prefer Stamps in 2026?
Japan has been reforming its relationship with paper for years. Ministers have made headlines, deadlines have been set, and the word “digitalization” has appeared in more government press releases than
