Stamp, not sign with hanko/inkan culture in Japan

With the rest of the world, Japan is in the midst of DX or digital transformation where many things are moving across to digital. This can be ranging from moving invoice from paper to a digital version, official government registrations doesn't all have to be a ward office or opening up a new mobile phone … Continue reading Stamp, not sign with hanko/inkan culture in Japan

Moshi moshi! How to get connected in Japan

telephone patterend digital illustration by yukari wilson for native expat

I brought my two-year-old phone with me when I moved to Tokyo just over 2 months ago from Sydney - with a promise to myself that I'll reward myself with a brand new phone (Google Pixel 3 🤤) when I land a job. However, I needed a phone number for recruiters and companies to reach … Continue reading Moshi moshi! How to get connected in Japan