THE BEST RESTAURANT IN JAPAN

NARISAWA

His genius is in blending classical French techniques with the finest Japanese ingredients.

Diners in the restrained, elegant dining room are treated to dishes that reflect the aesthetics of the natural world using seasonal ingredients drawn from Japan’s rich pantry.

The combination has seen Narisawa retain its seat at the top table of global gastronomy for many years.

RESTAURANTS

There are 5 principal kinds of Japanese restaurant in Japan — all specializing in a different type of Japanese cuisine. 

1. Sukiyaki: A nabe (hot pot) of thinly sliced beef, vegetables and noodles cooked in a special soup. It's dipped in raw eggs before being eaten.  
   
2. Izakaya: are essentially Japanese pubs. They serve a variety of popular drinking foods such as Japanese fried chicken, edamame, yakitori and sashimi. 
   
   
   
3.  Sushi: is perhaps more popular in Western countries than it is in Japan. Japanese sushi is very different form Western varieties.
   
4. Shabu-Shabu: Japanese hot pot restaurants. Patrons cook a variety of fresh ingredients in a hot pot at their table. 
   
5. Kaiseki: Traditional Japanese cuisine in multiple courses. Each course is small and esthetically pleasing. It's not unusual for Kaiseki meals to have 8 courses or more. 
   

RESORTS

 "Your destination. Your discovery. Your escape"

1.  Hoshinoya Karuizawa
Located one hour from Tokyo by bullet train, in Nagano Prefecture, is a secluded resort surrounded by mountains and forests. Offer unforgettable and exciting encounters with nature. Experience full relaxation in hot spring baths and spa. 

2. KAI Matsumoto: is surrounded by the breathtaking Japanese Alps. Marvel at the graceful blend of traditional Japanese crafts and modern design. You can go on a walking tour to nearby Matsumoto Castle, the National Treasure of Japan.

VACATIONS

When to go?
Japan has four distinct seasons, and temperatures vary across the Japanese archipelago. Hokkaido in the north has large snowfalls in the winter months, which makes it a favourite for skiing. In the spring, it's perfect to see the famous cherry blossom. Peak holiday seasons for the Japanese themselves are April and mid-August, but is easy to travel around the country at any time of year. 

Currency
Yen.

Travel Guides
The different kind of holidays in Japan depend on every traveller's needs and preferences.

1. Tokyo: Experience the energy of one of the world’s largest cities, home to electronics shops and towering skyscrapers, ancient art and pretty cherry blossoms.

Tokyo maintains its links to the past. See art and artifacts from ancient Japan and other Asian countries and learn about traditional Buddhist spirituality at the Sensoji Temple.

2. Hiroshima: gaze at memorials around the first city ever to be hit by a nuclear bomb or enjoy the art galleries, gardens and cuisine of the rebuilt, ultra-modern metropolis.

3. Miyakojima: At the end of the day head to one of the local beaches such as Maebama Beach or Sunayama Beach and take pleasure in the setting sun. These two beaches are ideal for reconnecting with nature and simply watching the clouds slip by.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Japan is one of the major economics power of the world. For this the foreing citizens meet attracted for the stability of his economy, for his culture and way of life or even for his gastronomy. Now then, if you have decided to look for an employment abroad and Japan is your point of view, you must know some keys on wich it is the most rapid and simple form to obtain work in this country. 

• Advantages that we find at the moment to work in Japan

1. The economy of Japan

2. The life is relatively cheap (hotels, restaurants, transport, much cheaper that in Sapin for example). 

3. The wages are slightly better tan those of Spain. 

4. The experience. 

• Requirements to be employed at Japan.

1. To speak languages. To be employed at Japan we will need as minimun a level of average English. Ideal if you known the Japanese.  

2. To be to so much of the customs and Japanese traditions. Japan is a very traditional country in this respect, that takes very seriously his custom. 

3. To obtain before the pertinent papers/Visas to begin and to be employed legally at Japan. 

LIFE EXPECTATIONS

The life expectation in Japan rises up to 83,10 years.

In 2012 the life expectation in Japan rose up to coming to 83.10 years. This year the life expectation of the women was 86.41 years, major that of the men who was 79.94 years. 

Japan has ascended in the list of 182 countries of the Life expectation and has happened of the posotion occupied 3 in 2011 to 2 in 2012. This wants to say that his habitants have a very high life expectation in relation to that of the rest of the citizens of the world. 

EDUCATION

• The schooling years in the Japanese education system are segmented along the lines of 6-3-3-4: 6 years of primary or elementary school; 3 years of middle or junior high school; 3 years of high school; and 4 years of university. 

• Many private schools, however, offer a six year programme incorporating both junior high school and high school. Specialised schools may offer a five year programme comprising high school and two years of junior college. 

• There are two options for tertiary education: junior college (two years) and university (four years). 

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A school year has three terms: summer, winter and spring, which are each followed by a vacation period. The school year begins in April and ends in March of the following year.

• Many features of the Japanese educational system, are based on European models. 
 

• The Japanese school year begins in April and students attend school for three terms except for brief spring and winter breaks and a one month long summer holiday.

ROAD INFRASTUCTURE

When thinking of driving in Japan, most of you might imagine congested highways in the megacities. While generalizations have to be taken with a grain of salt, this is actually a fairly accurate image of traffic in Japan. 

Road Infrastructure in Japan

There are over 1.2 million kilometers of roads in Japan, about 7,500 of which are expressways. As Japan is technologically very advanced, most national roads and expressways have electronic speed limit and notice signs. They keep you up-to-date on congestions and accidents, two of the daily side effects of driving in Japan.

The Japan Automobile Federation

The Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) provides a traffic rules booklet in five different languages, which offers information on what specifically is different about driving in Japan. 

The JAF also provides roadside assistance to its members. Generally speaking, it aims to improve the quality of the environment, roads, and the overall experience of driving in Japan. Joining the JAF could prove to be a good idea for motorized expats.