2026– date –

A practical guide for tourists, students, workers, and new residents using public transportation in Japan. Learn how IC cards, train tickets, commuter passes, buses, and luggage rules work in everyday travel.

A practical guide for foreign residents in Japan choosing between SIM cards, eSIMs, home routers, pocket Wi-Fi, and fiber internet. It explains costs, documents, identity checks, housing limits, and which option fits short stays, students, workers, and long-term residents.

A practical guide for foreign residents, students, workers, and visitors who need to understand health insurance, clinics, hospital referrals, emergency care, and medical costs in Japan.

A practical guide to everyday Japanese etiquette for tourists, students, workers, and new residents, covering trains, smoking, trash, shoes, restaurants, bicycles, and local rule changes.

A practical guide for foreign residents, students, and workers who need to open a bank account in Japan. Learn the key documents, timing issues, bank differences, fees, and common mistakes before applying.

A practical 2026 cost-of-living guide for foreigners in Japan, covering rent, food, transport, utilities, regional differences, and current electricity and gas bill support.

A practical guide for foreign students, workers, and long-term residents renting an apartment in Japan. Learn what key money means, how much to budget upfront, what to check in the contract, and how to avoid common move-out problems.

A practical first-time guide for foreigners moving to Japan, covering address registration, living costs, health insurance, resident tax, transport IC cards, trash rules, bicycle rules, and the 2026 residence card update.