The Indian Community in Japan

There are many Indians living in Japan for different reasons – some are
doing business, some are working, yet others are studying in this
country. Most of these people often feel disoriented and homesick and
are hungry to know and fraternize with people from the same communities
they are from. If you are planning to live in Japan, or you are already
living there and are missing your country – check out the local Indian
communities both online and offline for comfort and advice. Let allindiajapa

For most Indians living in Japan, this country is quite close in customs
and culture as their own country. Of course, there are plenty of
differences too – but if you learn to find what you want when you want
it, you would be able to fight the feelings of exclusion and
homesickness pretty well. There are websites which help guiding Indians
with coping in Japan such as www.allindiajapan.com . Some important
aspects covered by this website are:

1. Appearances count – In Japan – as in most Asian countries – the
treatment you receive would very much depend on the way you dress. So,
if you want to be treated well, you need to ensure you are wearing good
formal clothes when you deal with authorities or business people.

2. Patience and politeness is very important – it is very important not
to show impatience or to speak or behave brusquely in Japan. Politeness
and patience are considered to be virtues of people of essence and the
lack of it – just the opposite.

3. Gifts are expected in Japan as tokens of appreciation – though
bribery is not appreciated, people love to receive gifts and you would
solve many problems fast if you learn how to show your appreciation with
the required finesse. It is recommended you to carry small, yet valuable
gift items such as silver key rings, t-shirts, sandal wood bookmarks,
pens, small bell metal or silver figurines, etc.

4. Locate and contact the Indian Embassy – it is always good to
immediately get into contact with the Indian Embassy in Tokyo. You need
to have the phone number and other coordinated handy – in case any
emergency occurs.

5. Indian shopping malls and eateries – there are plenty of Indian
restaurants in Japan and convenience stores in Japan where you could get
most of the things you find at home. This is also a great place to meet
other Indians and become part of the local Indian community.

6. Local Indian community – there are plenty of Indians in Japan for
various reasons and you would be able to get into contact with some or
other Indian as you become comfortable in Japan. It is good to get
actively involved with the Indian community as you would find adequate
guidance for your day-to-day problems with other fellow Indians. Check
out the links of contact at www.allindiajapan.com .

7. Help on the Internet – there are many websites which help Indians who
are settled in Japan such as www.allindiajapan.com . These are run by
Indian communities' members who have settled successfully in Japan and
want to smooth out the path for the newcomers. You will get advice on
everything on many of such community websites such as, renting a house,
working in Japan, paying taxes, sending money to India, customs and
taboos in Japan, the legal formalities you are supposed to fulfill and
follow, visa requirements, travel tips, Indian grocery and restaurant in
Japan, Indians schools in Japan for parents to find out the best ones.

Hope this helps for the best spirit of Indian community in Japan to ease
out the daily life in a foreign country where English is not the first
language. An attempt has been made to help the fellow Indians visiting
Japan to understand the local stuff and culture for a happy living.