August 2026– date –

A practical guide for foreign workers who lose a job in Japan, covering eligibility, the seven-day wait, benefit restrictions, payment basics, required documents, and immigration-related checks.

A practical guide for foreign residents and families who need to review overseas vaccination records, understand Japan’s municipal system, and check costs, deadlines, and missing doses.

A practical guide for foreign workers who need proof of current or past employment in Japan. Learn the difference between zaishoku shōmeisho, taishoku shōmeisho, rishokuhyō, and other documents required after leaving a job.

A practical guide for foreign residents and families seeking mental health support in Japan, including emergency contacts, clinic types, counseling costs, insurance, and steps for finding care in another language.

A practical guide for newcomers choosing between Rakuten Points, d POINT, Ponta, and V Points in Japan. Compare where they work, expiration rules, registration issues, and common mistakes.

A practical guide for foreign residents and families using dental care in Japan. Learn what public insurance usually covers, how costs are calculated, what to bring, and how to find a suitable dentist.

A practical guide for residents and visitors who have torn, wet, burnt, or damaged yen. Learn the Bank of Japan’s exchange thresholds, preparation steps, appointment rules, and common mistakes.

A practical guide for foreign residents and families using pharmacies in Japan, from the four-day prescription deadline to OTC drug categories, generic medicines, insurance documents, and brand-name surcharges.

A practical guide for newcomers who need to understand totals, tax, discounts, loyalty points, and payment details on Japanese receipts. Learn what to check before leaving the store or claiming an expense.

A practical guide for foreign employees attending a company health check in Japan, covering eligibility, tests, preparation, costs, privacy, follow-up care, and the April 2027 update.