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100 published guides
How to Use Job Sites in Japan as a Foreigner: Search, Visa & Scam Guide
A practical 2026 guide to using job sites in Japan as a foreign applicant: choosing the right channels, checking work eligibility, reading job ads, tracking applications and avoiding scams. Read guide →
How to Use Apartment Rental Websites in Japan: Search, Fees & Viewing Guide
A practical 2026 guide to using apartment rental websites in Japan: filters, listing terms, true monthly and move-in costs, vacancy checks, viewing requests and safer next steps for foreign residents. Read guide →
How to Choose Home Internet in Japan: Fiber vs Home 5G Guide
A practical 2026 guide to choosing home internet in Japan: fiber vs home 5G/WiMAX, building checks, real-world speed, setup costs, contracts, moving and English support. Read guide →
How to Prepare for a Japanese Workplace: First-Day, Rules & Communication Guide
A practical 2026 guide to starting work in Japan: first-day preparation, written conditions, work rules, timekeeping, overtime, paid leave, communication, harassment support and workplace expectations. Read guide →
How to Choose Home and Personal Liability Insurance in Japan: Renter Coverage, Earthquake & Claims Checklist
A practical 2026 guide for renters in Japan comparing household contents, tenant liability, personal liability and earthquake insurance, with checks for limits, exclusions, duplicate coverage and claims support. Read guide →
Japanese Dates, Eras & Year Formats in Japan: Reiwa 8 Guide
A practical 2026 guide to Japanese date formats, Reiwa era years, year-month-day order, conversion rules, fiscal years, and how to enter dates correctly on forms. Read guide →
How to Get Official Certificates at a Convenience Store in Japan: My Number Guide
A practical 2026 guide to getting residence, seal, tax and eligible family-register certificates at Japanese convenience-store kiosks using a My Number Card or supported smartphone. Read guide →
How to Pay Taxes When Leaving Japan: Resident Tax, Income Tax & Tax Agent Guide
A practical 2026 guide to resident tax, income tax, tax agents, year-end adjustment, pension refunds, exit tax and final payment planning when leaving Japan. Read guide →
How Maternity Care Works in Japan: Prenatal Checkups, Costs & Childbirth Guide
A practical guide to pregnancy care in Japan, from municipal notification and prenatal vouchers to delivery facilities, costs, the childbirth allowance, and postpartum support. Read guide →
How to Prepare for Earthquakes in Japan: Home Safety, Supplies & Evacuation Guide
A practical 2026 earthquake-preparedness guide for residents in Japan: secure your home, build a realistic one-week stockpile, plan toilets and medicine, confirm hazard-specific evacuation places, understand tsunami action, and set up a family communication… Read guide →
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