2025年度の働き方 ～オフィス出社日の設定とコミュニケーション①～
新年度キックオフイベント「SPRING MEETING 2025」を開催しました
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「仕事」と「育児」と「介護」の両立（社員エッセーより）
育児・介護休業法改正に伴う社内ルール見直しポイント
インド子会社からのメンバーの来日対応について/The Visit of Members from Our Indian Subsidiary
e-Janネットワークス、創立25周年を迎えました！
「高知龍馬マラソン2025」に参加しました！
e-Janネットワークスのコーポレートサイトをリニューアルしました！
ISMS認証を更新し「ISO/IEC 27001:2022 / JIS Q 27001:2023」へ移行しました！
Essential steps for moving in
So you have put down that deposit, paid your upfront rents and are all excited about moving into your new place. Yay! Phew! One of life’s greatest challenges accomplished; you’ve moved to a new country, found a job and settled down.
You thought all the hurdles were now behind you, since you finally have your own place. However, there are some “small things” that Japanese do when moving to a new place that might stumble or annoy new foreigners here.
This short write up attempts to save you the embarrassing moments and awkward situations, and to help foster a good neighbourhood relationship with your neighbours.
1) Moving in
Your removalist should take care of this, but you need to notify the building management’s live-in managers (管理人さん) of your move-in date. This is required so that the building manager is aware of the move and can make sure that a parking space is available for your truck at the time of moving.
And of course, the 養生 (youjou), the practice of wrapping/cushioning the elevator, doors, path way leading from the foot of the building to your door is essential. This again is usually included in your package offered by the removalist (don’t forget to ask as you negotiate with your removalist). This is done to ensure no damages to the communal spaces and objects. Most of us would think this is only for renovation, construction work but it also applies to moving big furniture. Do this or your Kanrinin-san (building manager) would be very upset and can refuse to let you move in on your move-in day.
2) Greetings
Greeting your new neighbours is important! Japanese people normally pay a quick visit (at the door, no meal or chat that would take longer than 5 minutes) to the neighbouring apartments directly above, below, to left and right of your new home. Yes, that’s right, four visits ensued bearing little gifts (some nice towels, soaps worth between 500- 1000 yen) and also one to your Kanrinin-san (usually snacks). This practice is considered 挨拶 (aisatsu), and this is extremely important in Japan to do proper greetings. This would leave a long lasting impression so don’t fail to do this or you’ll be remembered as the foreigner who is just so foreign and has no clue about Japan. It is a way to establish a good rapport and to get to know those who live near you.
3) Garbage
Third but not least, learn about garbage sorting and dumping rules at your new building. Every ward and city has its own variations and it would be better to consult this with your landlord, agent or the Kanrinin-san. Learn to sort your trash properly (burnable, unburnable, recyclable, plastic bottle, paper and cardboard). Japanese take their trash seriously in that they care for the environment, and have consideration towards trash collectors and for general harmony.
Enjoy your new apartment, new life and be part of a great new adventure!
- J.T.H.
You thought all the hurdles were now behind you, since you finally have your own place. However, there are some “small things” that Japanese do when moving to a new place that might stumble or annoy new foreigners here.
This short write up attempts to save you the embarrassing moments and awkward situations, and to help foster a good neighbourhood relationship with your neighbours.
1) Moving in
Your removalist should take care of this, but you need to notify the building management’s live-in managers (管理人さん) of your move-in date. This is required so that the building manager is aware of the move and can make sure that a parking space is available for your truck at the time of moving.
And of course, the 養生 (youjou), the practice of wrapping/cushioning the elevator, doors, path way leading from the foot of the building to your door is essential. This again is usually included in your package offered by the removalist (don’t forget to ask as you negotiate with your removalist). This is done to ensure no damages to the communal spaces and objects. Most of us would think this is only for renovation, construction work but it also applies to moving big furniture. Do this or your Kanrinin-san (building manager) would be very upset and can refuse to let you move in on your move-in day.
2) Greetings
Greeting your new neighbours is important! Japanese people normally pay a quick visit (at the door, no meal or chat that would take longer than 5 minutes) to the neighbouring apartments directly above, below, to left and right of your new home. Yes, that’s right, four visits ensued bearing little gifts (some nice towels, soaps worth between 500- 1000 yen) and also one to your Kanrinin-san (usually snacks). This practice is considered 挨拶 (aisatsu), and this is extremely important in Japan to do proper greetings. This would leave a long lasting impression so don’t fail to do this or you’ll be remembered as the foreigner who is just so foreign and has no clue about Japan. It is a way to establish a good rapport and to get to know those who live near you.
3) Garbage
Third but not least, learn about garbage sorting and dumping rules at your new building. Every ward and city has its own variations and it would be better to consult this with your landlord, agent or the Kanrinin-san. Learn to sort your trash properly (burnable, unburnable, recyclable, plastic bottle, paper and cardboard). Japanese take their trash seriously in that they care for the environment, and have consideration towards trash collectors and for general harmony.
Enjoy your new apartment, new life and be part of a great new adventure!
- J.T.H.