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A practical guide for foreign residents and families who need to read, write, or verify a Japanese address. Learn how prefectures, wards, chōme, block numbers, buildings, and regional exceptions fit together.

A practical guide for foreign residents who need Japanese income, taxation, non-taxation, or tax-payment certificates. Learn which document to request, where to get it, what it costs, and how to avoid common mistakes.

A practical guide for foreign residents who need to redirect mail after moving in Japan. Learn the cost, timing, application methods, required identification, exceptions, and address updates you must handle separately.

A step-by-step address-change guide for foreign residents moving within Japan, covering municipal deadlines, residence cards, My Number Cards, insurance, mail, taxes, and essential service updates.

A practical guide for foreign residents using Japan’s MynaPortal, covering setup, PINs, online procedures, local differences, common errors, and important limits.

A practical guide for foreign residents who need a jūminhyō in Japan. Learn what it shows, which details to request, how to obtain it, and why fees and procedures vary by municipality.

A practical guide for foreign residents applying for or renewing a My Number Card in Japan. Learn who can apply, what to prepare, how pickup works, and why residents with a limited period of stay must watch the expiration date carefully.

A practical guide for foreign residents and visitors who need legal help in Japan. It explains which hotline or public office to contact first for police, work, discrimination, consumer, and immigration problems.

A practical guide for students, workers, and long-term residents in Japan. It explains what to do first during earthquakes, typhoons, floods, and evacuation alerts, plus which official tools to set up now.

A practical guide for renters, students, and long-term residents in Japan who get locked out of their apartment. It explains who to call first, when police matter, how to avoid overpriced locksmiths, and what to do if your key is lost.