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100 published guides
Salary Deductions in Japan: Tax, Insurance & Take-Home Pay Guide
A practical 2026 guide to salary deductions in Japan: income tax, resident tax, health insurance, pension, employment insurance, long-term care, the new child and childcare support contribution, bonuses and take-home pay. Read guide →
How to Register a Personal Seal in Japan: Inkan Registration Guide
A practical 2026 guide to registering a personal seal in Japan: eligibility, foreign-resident name rules, seal size and design, same-day and proxy registration, registration cards, certificates, convenience-store issuance, loss and moving. Read guide →
Japanese Address Format Explained: Guide for Foreign Residents
A practical 2026 guide to Japanese address format for foreign residents: postal codes, prefectures, wards, chōme and block numbers, building names, room numbers, registered addresses, online forms, Romanization and international mail. Read guide →
How to Read Electricity, Gas, and Water Bills in Japan: Utility Bill Guide
A practical 2026 guide to reading utility bills in Japan: electricity, city gas, LP gas, water and sewerage, billing periods, usage, adjustments, temporary discounts, deadlines and high-bill checks. Read guide →
What Your Work Visa Allows You to Do in Japan: Jobs, Side Work & Freelance Guide
A practical 2026 guide to what your Japanese work status actually allows: job scope, changing employers, second jobs, side work, freelance work, outside-activity permission, notifications and work-eligibility certificates. Read guide →
How to Buy Furniture and Appliances in Japan: New, Used, Delivery & Recycling Guide
A practical 2026 guide to buying furniture and appliances in Japan: what to measure, new vs used, electrical compatibility, delivery, returns, energy labels, recalls, earthquake safety and disposal. Read guide →
How to Change Your Status of Residence in Japan: Application Guide
A practical 2026 guide to changing your status of residence in Japan: when a change is required, how to choose the target status, documents, online filing, fees, the special pending period and what not… Read guide →
How to Receive Money from Overseas in Japan: Bank Transfers, Wise, Fees & Safety
A practical 2026 guide to receiving money from overseas in Japan, covering bank wires, Wise, SWIFT details, fees, exchange rates, documents, delays, and safety. Read guide →
How to Use Telemedicine in Japan: Online Consultation Guide
A practical 2026 guide to using telemedicine in Japan: what online consultations can and cannot do, how to find a provider, what to prepare, fees, prescriptions and when you still need in-person care. Read guide →
Japanese Phone Numbers and Automated Menus: Prefixes, Call Charges & Keypad Guide
Understand Japanese phone-number prefixes, toll-free and paid service numbers, international format, automated voice menus, extensions and safe calling habits. Read guide →
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