Expat Prep– category –

I wanted to keep my Japanese phone number even when going abroad. I found out that with my contract with Docomo, I could store my phone number for a monthly fee of 440 yen (with a one-time service fee of 1,100 yen), so I was planning to ...

When I told my friends that I was going to India, I was fortunate enough to receive many farewell gifts that would be useful there, such as various kinds of dashi, snacks, and even a showerhead with a built-in water purifier. When I retu...

I want an Indian mom friend. But I wonder what kind of conversations I should have? Before that, I really need to start going to an English conversation class. While pondering about such things, several months passed in the blink of an e...

When I was researching whether I could easily get my hair colored at salons in India, I stumbled upon "henna." I had experienced henna tattoos before, but I wondered what it would be like to use henna for hair coloring. So, I decided to ...

Now, let's talk about my experience creating enrollment and academic certificates for an international school in India. When I requested the nursery school my child attends to provide these certificates, they replied, "Do you have a spec...

Today, I will write about the contents of my inquiries via email and phone regarding what is necessary for enrollment at Big School in Gurugram (combining kindergarten and elementary school), as I am considering sending my child there. I...

When it comes to domestic moves, you just pack your belongings into cardboard boxes, write what's inside with a permanent marker on the outside, and you're done! (Although I've moved domestically five times, compared to international mov...

After deciding on my husband's assignment to India, I attended a briefing for overseas assignees conducted by his company. During the session, they also explained about the relocation process. The company instructed us to: Ship our house...

This time, I'll summarize the points I received from a real estate agent in India and my friend who lived there on what to be mindful of when choosing a place to live in Gurgaon, while still in Japan. When looking for accommodation in Gu...

Deciding where to live in Gurgaon is a significant concern. Gurgaon is divided into multiple sectors, each with its own characteristics. While I'm still in Japan, I realized that I need to have a rough idea of where to live in Gurgaon du...