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A practical guide for foreign residents facing expensive treatment in Japan, including the August 2026 limits, My Number Card procedure, exclusions, and common billing mistakes.

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 foreign residents whose full name, middle name, punctuation, or writing system does not fit a Japanese online form. Learn how to identify each field, avoid record mismatches, and ask for the correct workaround.

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 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 English guide for tourists and foreign residents in Japan on what to do after a stolen wallet. It covers the fastest order of actions, residence card and My Number steps, and the current health insurance rules that matter in 2026.

A practical guide for tourists, students, workers, and new residents on using Japanese convenience stores for payments, ATMs, printing, parcels, certificates, and tax-free shopping.

A practical guide for foreign residents, students, workers, and visitors who need to understand health insurance, clinics, hospital referrals, emergency care, and medical costs in Japan.