Living in Japan Guide

A practical English guide for foreign residents, students, and workers in Japan who need to handle neighbor trouble safely. It explains when to contact building management, when to call police, and where to find multilingual human rights or legal support.

A practical guide for foreign workers in Japan who want to resign, change jobs, or leave the country. It explains contract rules, visa reporting, pension and insurance steps, and common mistakes to avoid.

A practical guide for foreign residents, students, and workers in Japan who need to cancel or switch a phone contract. It explains when a cancellation fee may apply, what charges are often confused with penalties, and what to do before you pay.

A practical English guide for foreign residents, students, and workers who are refused housing in Japan because of nationality. It explains what to document, where to report the problem, and how to keep your apartment search moving.

A practical English guide for tourists and foreign residents who need to understand how ambulance calls work in Japan, what 119 does, what costs to expect, and what has changed recently.

A practical English guide for tourists and foreign residents in Japan who need medical help but cannot quickly find an English-speaking clinic. It explains emergency steps, official search tools, language support, insurance basics, and common mistakes to avoid.

A practical guide for foreign residents, students, and workers in Japan who receive a city-hall letter they cannot understand. Learn how to identify urgent notices, where to ask for help, and which tax, insurance, and pension letters need fast action.

A practical guide for foreign residents in Japan who find a mistake or mismatch on their residence card. It explains which problems go to Immigration, which go to the city office, the 14-day rules, and the latest 2026 update.

A practical English guide for foreign workers, students, dependents, and long-term residents in Japan who missed a visa renewal deadline. It explains the immediate steps, the difference between a late filing and the special period, and the current fees and support channels to check.

A plain-English guide for tourists and foreign residents in Japan on what to do if police stop you, which ID you must carry, and when to use 110, #9110, or consular help.