Living in Japan Guide

A practical guide for tourists, students, workers, and residents who need medical care in Japan without strong Japanese skills. It explains how to find a clinic, what to bring, how payment works, and where to get multilingual help.

A practical guide for foreign residents in Japan who lose a residence card. It explains the 14-day deadline, police report step, replacement process, common mistakes, and the latest official points to check.

A practical guide for beginners, students, workers, and long-term residents who want to know how far English and translation tools can take them in Japan, and where basic Japanese quickly becomes necessary.

A practical guide for foreigners in Japan who want a local credit card but do not have permanent residency. It explains who can usually apply, what documents matter, and what can still block approval.

A practical guide for foreign residents, students, and workers looking for pet-friendly rentals in Japan. Learn the real costs, contract rules, local dog procedures, and common mistakes before you sign a lease.

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 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.