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A practical guide for foreign workers and families checking whether a spouse, child, parent, or other relative can join employee health insurance in Japan. Learn the income tests, workplace coverage rules, documents, pension links, and 2026 changes.

A practical guide for foreign residents setting up kōza furikae in Japan. Learn how direct debit differs from bank transfer, what you need to apply, and what to do when a withdrawal fails.

A practical guide for foreign residents deciding whether to claim Japan’s lump-sum pension withdrawal after moving abroad, including eligibility, documents, deadlines, payment limits, and tax steps.

A practical guide for foreign residents who need to understand pension enrollment, 2026 contribution costs, exemptions, benefits, international agreements, and the choices to make before leaving Japan.

A practical first-month guide for Working Holiday participants in Japan, covering address registration, permitted work, health insurance, pension, tax withholding, and safer job checks.

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.