JAPAN– category –

A practical guide for workers, students, dependents, and other foreign residents in Japan who need to renew or change their status before it expires. It explains the key deadline, fees, common mistakes, and what to do if your situation has changed.

A practical guide for foreign residents, students, and workers who are turned down for rental housing in Japan. It explains why rejections happen, what to ask next, and which official support routes can help.

A practical guide for freelancers, sole proprietors, and other self-employed foreign residents who need to rent in Japan. It explains the documents, costs, guarantor issues, and screening points that matter most.

A practical guide for foreign residents, students, and beginners in Japan who missed an electricity, gas, or water bill. Learn what usually happens next, when service can be stopped, and how to avoid scams while fixing the problem quickly.

A practical guide for foreign families in Japan comparing international school curricula, annual fees, and first-year costs. It helps parents shortlist schools by location, academic pathway, and the real budget they need to prepare.

A practical guide for tourists and foreign residents in Japan on what to do when you get sick outside normal clinic hours. It explains when to call 119, when to use #7119 or #8000, and how to find night or holiday medical care.

A practical English guide for residents, students, workers, and long-stay visitors who need to choose the right delivery service in Japan. Compare Japan Post, Yamato, and Sagawa by price, speed, parcel size, and everyday convenience.

Yes, but usually not full fiber service in your own room right away. This practical guide helps students, workers, and first-time residents choose the fastest internet option before move-in and avoid common apartment setup mistakes in Japan.

A practical guide for students, working holiday visitors, and foreign residents comparing common part-time jobs in Japan by pay, Japanese level, and visa rules. It also highlights the latest 2026 wage floors and work-permission updates that matter before you apply.

A practical guide for new foreign residents, students, and workers who need to know whether a Japanese bank account is possible before resident registration is complete, and what to do instead.