JAPAN– category –

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

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 newcomers, residents, and visitors on Japan’s tax-included prices, 10% and 8% rates, takeout rules, and receipt labels. It also explains the food-tax change planned for April 2027.

A practical guide for foreign employees planning maternity, paternity, or childcare leave in Japan. Learn which leave to request, how insurance benefits differ, what changed in 2025, and which documents and deadlines to check.

A practical guide for foreign residents using Pay-easy to pay Japanese taxes, public fees, and eligible bills through internet banking or an ATM. Learn what numbers to check, how national and local tax payments differ, and how to avoid common mistakes.

A practical guide for foreign workers in Japan on documenting workplace harassment, reporting it safely, and choosing an internal or public consultation service. It also explains the employer duties scheduled to change in October 2026.

A practical guide for foreign residents whose full name, middle name, punctuation, or writing system does not fit a Japanese online form. Learn how to identify each field, avoid record mismatches, and ask for the correct workaround.

A practical guide for foreign residents preparing to freelance in Japan. Learn what to check about residence status, tax registration, bookkeeping, qualified invoices, filing deadlines, and social insurance before accepting paid work.