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A practical guide for workers in Japan who need to understand a gensen chōshūhyō, check its key figures, use it after changing jobs, or prepare a tax return.

A practical guide for foreign residents on confirming a pregnancy in Japan, reporting it to the municipality, obtaining the Maternal and Child Health Handbook, and preparing for early medical costs and subsidies.

A practical guide for foreign workers who need a rishokuhyō after leaving a job in Japan. Learn how to request it, check wages and the separation reason, use Myna Portal delivery, and respond if it is late or incorrect.

A practical guide for foreign residents and families who need to review overseas vaccination records, understand Japan’s municipal system, and check costs, deadlines, and missing doses.

A practical guide for foreign workers who lose a job in Japan, covering eligibility, the seven-day wait, benefit restrictions, payment basics, required documents, and immigration-related checks.

A practical guide for foreign residents and families seeking mental health support in Japan, including emergency contacts, clinic types, counseling costs, insurance, and steps for finding care in another language.

A practical guide for foreign workers who need proof of current or past employment in Japan. Learn the difference between zaishoku shōmeisho, taishoku shōmeisho, rishokuhyō, and other documents required after leaving a job.

A practical guide for foreign residents and families using dental care in Japan. Learn what public insurance usually covers, how costs are calculated, what to bring, and how to find a suitable dentist.

A practical guide for newcomers choosing between Rakuten Points, d POINT, Ponta, and V Points in Japan. Compare where they work, expiration rules, registration issues, and common mistakes.

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.