News & Articles for Kansai Expats
Useful Articles for Expats and News from Maeda Real Estate
We provide useful news and information especially for foreigners (non-residents) living in Kansai.
ICOCA - Prepaid fare systems in Kansai
ICOCA is the prepaid card which West Japan Railway issues and is very convenient card usable for various railroads, buses, and even shopping at stores all over Japan. There are various kinds of traffic prepaid cards issued in Japan such as Suica, Pasmo, and SUCOCA. ICOCA is used in the Kinki region…
Read more
English Speaking Dentists in Kobe
For foreign residents in Japan, English-speaking dentists are indispensable services. It is beyond imagination how much an expat could feel uneasy without any support in English when you need to explain about the degree of symptoms and pain in detail. Below is the list of recommended dentists and r…
Read more
English Speaking Dentists in Osaka
For foreign residents in Japan, English-speaking dentists are indispensable services. It is beyond imagination how much an expat could feel uneasy without any support in English when you need to explain about the degree of symptoms and pain in detail. Below is the list of recommended dentists and r…
Read more
Recreational Facilities in Kobe
While many people may spend their time in Japan visiting all the must see spots and restaurants, there is more to do in Japan than sightseeing. For those looking for recreational activities to enjoy in Kobe, we have a list of recreational facilities that might just help. Recreational Facilitie…
Read more
Recreational Facilities in Osaka
While many people may spend their time in Japan visiting all the must see spots and restaurants, there is more to do in Japan than sightseeing. For those looking for recreational activities to enjoy in Osaka, we have a list of recreational facilities that might just help. Recreational Faciliti…
Read more
Recreational Facilities in Kyoto
While many people may spend their time in Japan visiting all the must see spots and restaurants, there is more to do in Japan than sightseeing. For those looking for recreational activities to enjoy in Kyoto, we have a list of recreational facilities that might just help. Recreational Faciliti…
Read more
English-speaking Hair Salons in Kobe
In Kobe, a stylish and refined city, there have been many foreign residents since old days and so have some English speaking hair salons. When you go to a hair salon, communication with a stylist is crucial for mentioning your request or consulting on it to get the haircut you want. You may want…
Read more
English-speaking Hair Salons in Osaka
We here introduce English speaking hair salons for foreign residents in Osaka and the neighboring areas. When you go to a hair salon, communication with a stylist is crucial for mentioning your request or consulting on it to get the haircut you want. English speaking stylists may help you a lot i…
Read more
Featured on TV: Serviced Apartment in Kyoto
Our group company's managing hotel in Kyoto, Sunrise Suite, was interviewed and broadcasted on TV show on 4/25. Sunrise Suites is a boutique style hotel in Kyoto, featuring 15 guest rooms, thoughtfully designed with traditional Japanese decor on a four-story building, surrounded by Zen gardens an…
Read more
