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Author: <span>Settora</span>
100 published guides
How to Write a Japanese Resume (Rirekisho): Format, Photo, Work History & Submission
A practical guide for foreign residents writing a Japanese resume, covering the rirekisho format, personal details, education and work history, photos, motivation, privacy, and submission checks. Read guide →
How to Find a Job in Japan: Visa Checks, Search Channels, Applications & Offers
A practical 2026 guide for foreign residents looking for work in Japan, covering residence-status checks, Hello Work and other search channels, applications, interviews, written working conditions, and immigration steps after changing jobs. Read guide →
Emergency Numbers in Japan: 110, 119, 118 & Help Lines for Residents
A practical emergency-number guide for foreign residents in Japan, covering 110 police, 119 fire and ambulance, 118 Coast Guard, #7119, #8000, #9110, 171, language support, accessibility options, and household preparation. Read guide →
Using Pharmacies and Drugstores in Japan: OTC Medicine, Prescriptions & Pharmacist Help
A practical 2026 guide for foreign residents using pharmacies in Japan, from filling paper or electronic prescriptions to insurance documents, medication records, generics, OTC medicines, and what to do when a medicine is unavailable. Read guide →
How to Visit a Clinic in Japan: Insurance, Costs, Appointments & What to Bring
A practical 2026 guide for foreign residents visiting a clinic in Japan, including how to choose a department, what insurance document to bring, what happens at reception, costs, prescriptions, language support, and when to… Read guide →
How to Separate Garbage in Japan: Local Rules, Plastics, Batteries, Bulky Waste & Recycling
Separate household garbage in Japan correctly: local collection rules, burnable and non-burnable waste, plastics, bottles, cans, batteries, spray cans, bulky waste and appliance recycling. Read guide →
How to Pay Utility Bills in Japan: Electricity, Gas, Water, Convenience Stores & Automatic Payments
Pay electricity, gas and water bills in Japan correctly: direct debit, credit cards, convenience-store slips, smartphone payments, deadlines, failed payments, final bills and scam checks. Read guide →
How to Set Up Internet at Home in Japan
A practical 2026 guide to setting up home internet in Japan: check apartment wiring and landlord rules, compare fiber and home routers, understand current fees, install secure Wi-Fi, and keep a temporary connection while… Read guide →
How to Get a Japanese Phone Number
A practical guide for foreign residents who need a Japanese mobile number for calls, SMS verification, work, housing, deliveries, and everyday life. Read guide →
How to Open a Bank Account in Japan as a Foreign Resident
A practical 2026 guide to opening a Japanese bank account as a foreign resident, including address registration, documents, bank-specific eligibility, application routes, and what to check after approval. Read guide →
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