September 2026– date –
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Japan’s Medicine Notebook: What to Record and When to Show It
A practical guide to Japan’s okusuri techō for new residents, students, workers, and visitors. Learn what to record, when to show it, and how paper notebooks, apps, MynaPortal, and electronic prescriptions differ. -
Bought or Received a Bicycle in Japan? How to Handle Registration and Ownership
A practical guide for foreign residents buying, receiving, selling, moving, or disposing of a bicycle in Japan. Learn how anti-theft registration, ownership transfer, cancellation, documents, and local fees work. -
Paid the Full Medical Bill in Japan? How to Claim Insurance Reimbursement
Paid 100% at a clinic or pharmacy in Japan? This practical guide explains who may claim reimbursement, how the amount is calculated, which documents to keep, and where foreign residents should apply. -
Japan Car Insurance Explained: Why Compulsory Coverage Is Not Enough
A practical guide for foreign residents and families choosing car insurance in Japan. Learn what compulsory insurance covers, where it stops, how voluntary policies fill the gaps, and which 2026 rate change to check. -
Large Medical Bills in Japan: How the High-Cost Benefit Works in 2026
A practical guide for foreign residents facing expensive treatment in Japan, including the August 2026 limits, My Number Card procedure, exclusions, and common billing mistakes. -
Before You Buy a Car: Japan’s Shako Shomei Paperwork, Costs, and Timing
A practical guide for foreign residents who need a parking place certificate in Japan. Learn which procedure applies, what documents to prepare, how much it costs, and how to avoid delays. -
Hospital Referrals in Japan: When You Need One and How Much It Costs
A practical guide for foreign residents and newcomers who need to understand hospital referral letters in Japan, including when to get one, current fees, exceptions, and appointment steps. -
Japan’s Shaken Guide for 2026: Inspection Timing, Fees, and How to Budget
A practical guide for foreign residents who own a car in Japan, covering shaken deadlines, 2026 statutory costs, compulsory insurance, inspection routes, documents, and common mistakes. -
Transferred to Another City in Japan? A Practical Tenkin Checklist
A practical guide for foreign workers facing a job transfer in Japan, covering employment documents, relocation costs, family choices, address changes, and immigration checks. -
Used Cars in Japan: The Real Price, Paperwork, and Ownership Transfer
A practical guide for foreign residents buying a used car in Japan, covering the real first-year cost, ownership transfer, parking documents, taxes, insurance, shaken, and 2026 updates.
