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A practical guide for foreign residents, students, and beginners in Japan who missed an electricity, gas, or water bill. Learn what usually happens next, when service can be stopped, and how to avoid scams while fixing the problem quickly.

A practical guide for tourists and foreign residents in Japan on what to do when you get sick outside normal clinic hours. It explains when to call 119, when to use #7119 or #8000, and how to find night or holiday medical care.

A practical guide for new foreign residents, students, and workers who need to know whether a Japanese bank account is possible before resident registration is complete, and what to do instead.

A practical 2026 guide for students, workers, and long-term residents who want cheaper groceries in Japan. It compares OK, Gyomu Super, TRIAL, Seiyu, and AEON by price style, quality signals, store coverage, and common shopping mistakes.

A practical guide for foreign residents in Japan who need to send money overseas after a bank blocks the transfer. It explains the common reasons, current rules, backup options, fees, and what to check before trying again.

A practical guide for foreign residents in Japan who need to leave a rental apartment before the contract ends. It explains notice periods, likely costs, room inspection issues, and the official procedures to check before you move.

A practical comparison of Japanese learning apps for travelers, students, workers, and new residents in Japan. This guide explains which apps are best for conversation, kanji, grammar, and everyday tasks, with current features and prices checked on April 21, 2026.

A practical guide for new residents, students, and workers who need to start electricity, gas, or water in Japan before they have a Japanese phone number. It explains what usually works, where the risks are, and why the answer depends on the provider and city.

A practical guide for travelers, students, workers, and residents who suddenly lose mobile service in Japan. Learn how to check outages, APN settings, eSIM issues, account problems, and when to request a replacement.

A practical English guide for foreign residents, students, and workers in Japan comparing Wise, Revolut, Remitly, WorldRemit, Western Union, and OFX by fees, speed, limits, and payout options.