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A practical guide for tourists, students, workers, and new residents using public transportation in Japan. Learn how IC cards, train tickets, commuter passes, buses, and luggage rules work in everyday travel.

A practical guide to everyday Japanese etiquette for tourists, students, workers, and new residents, covering trains, smoking, trash, shoes, restaurants, bicycles, and local rule changes.

A practical 2026 cost-of-living guide for foreigners in Japan, covering rent, food, transport, utilities, regional differences, and current electricity and gas bill support.

A practical first-time guide for foreigners moving to Japan, covering address registration, living costs, health insurance, resident tax, transport IC cards, trash rules, bicycle rules, and the 2026 residence card update.