FOREIGN? NO PROBLEM, LET US HELP YOU. FOREIGN? NO PROBLEM, LET US HELP YOU.

It always seems
impossible until it's done.

The word “Sumimasen" is used frequently by Japanese people when they ask someone something & it is the first word you should learn when visiting Japan. It can mean ‘sorry’ or ‘thank you’ & be used interchangeably.

Our platform adopts the word Sumimasen & has been launched with the hope of making life here in Japan more comfortable for foreigners. Here, we provide knowledge & simple tips necessary for living in Japan, as well as convenient services (with affordability in mind) to make your stay here more simple & enjoyable.

Message from the Founder

To all of who live in Japan
and who wish to live in Japan

I'm a founder of Sumimasen.life
I was born, raised and am still living in this international resort Niseko and I have worked in town hall, accounting office and now I am a freelance labour consultant as well as licensed real estate agent. Through all of my experiences in Japan plus interactions with foreign residents, I figured how hard our public office system is and I had a light bulb moment. I believe your life in Japan isn't going bad but I want to make it even better by launching this service because I believe we can help each other living in this island nation.
Bon voyage!

日本に住んでいる、
日本に住みたいと思っている皆さんへ

Sumimasen.lifeの創設者、初山崇人です。
私は国際的なリゾート地、ニセコで生まれ育ちました。そして、これまで役所や会計事務所、自営業での社会保険労務士の経験や外国人住民との交流を通し、日本の公共システムが外国人にとっていかに大変かということを知ることとなります。日本での暮らしは決して悪いものではないと思いますが、私たちのサービスによって皆さんの毎日がさらに素晴らしいものとなることを願っています。
それでは良い旅を!
Takato Hatsuyama

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