Complicated Procedure to Get Residence Permit… Physical Checkup, Stay Permit, Work Permit…

2019.08.04 Global First

I have been living in China for almost 2 years. You need a visa to live abroad as a foreigner. In many cases, obtaining a visa is the end of it, but in the case of China, if you take a visa and go to China, you have to go through further procedures and apply…

Finding a Job in China and Getting a Visa (1st)

2019.08.02 Global First

I live in Beijing, China. Last year I completed my graduate school in Japan, so I thought that I would like to work in China. I used to be a part-time lecturer in junior high school and high school in the past, and at first I wanted to work in school in China. After that,…

In China, There Are Various Ways for Payment!! Alipay, WeChat, ETC…

2019.08.02 Global First

When I go abroad, I wonder how much cash I should have. Some people may think that it will be somehow because they can use a credit card if it happens. This time, I would like to introduce China’s money situation. Credit card can hardly be used 　China’s social situation In China, credit cards with…

China is Famous for Its Copied Products!! However, It Is Pretty Creative!!

2019.08.01 Global First

China is famous for its copy products. When I returned to Japan temporarily the other day, the topic of the “Oedo Onsen Monogatari” created in Shanghai attracted people’s attention. While the Japanese side claims that it has nothing to do with it, the Chinese side has even submitted a certificate that “Japan has approved.” This…

Internet Situation in China!! Use VPN and Wi-Fi!!

2019.07.31 Global First

I currently live in China, but I have a difficulty from time to time because the Internet conditions in China are so special. China’s Internet regulations are well known worldwide, but this time I would like to introduce what regulations are being implemented and how Chinese people are responding. China’s Internet Regulations 　Some sites can…

Restrooms in China!! No Doors, No Toilet Papers, and Smell is Just Awful!!

2019.07.30 Global First

If you think of China, some of you might think of horrible restrooms. Some of you might have heard that in China restrooms don’t have toilets sheets so Chinese people buy it whenever they come to Japan. I used to live in China and here I will tell you what I saw at the restrooms…

“Don’t Want to Work in Japan…” True Feeling of Chinese Woman

2019.07.11 Global First

In these days, more foreigners work in Japan. In 2016, finally 1 million foreigners turned out to be working in this country. However, do you really think that foreigners are satisfied with their business environment in Japan? Had an opportunity to talk to my Chinese friend who lived in Japan for 10 years and she…

Chinese Respect Drinking Time for Business

2019.05.30 Global First

Some Japanese think that foreigners don’t like go for a drink with colleagues because they respect private lives, however, this is not necessarily true. Japanese respect going for a drink as if it’s one of the way to communicate each other. And as a matter of fact, Chinese also respect this drink. I’m going to…