Living in Japan

Japan Visa and Documents

Registering Your Address in Japan: What Foreign Residents Need to Do

Resident registration is one of the first administrative procedures to complete after establishing a home in Japan. It c...
Japan Visa and Documents

National Health Insurance in Japan for Foreign Residents: Enrollment, Premiums and Using Medical Care

Japan’s public health insurance system can be confusing when you first arrive because “health insurance” may mean employ...
Japan Travel Setup

First Week in Japan: What to Do First After You Arrive

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Living in Japan

Opening a Bank Account in Japan as a Foreign Resident: Documents, Bank Rules and First-Account Checklist

Opening a bank account is one of the first practical tasks after moving to Japan. You may need an account to receive sal...
Living in Japan

Your First Month in Japan: Costs Newcomers Forget to Budget For

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Tokyo vs Osaka for Foreign Residents: Rent, Initial Costs, Commutes and Which City Fits You

Choosing between Tokyo and Osaka is not simply a question of which city has cheaper rent. The better choice depends on y...
Living in Japan

UR Housing in Japan for Foreign Residents: Eligibility, Costs, Documents and Application Steps

UR rental housing is often recommended to foreign residents because its fee structure and application system differ from...
Living in Japan

Share House vs Apartment in Japan: Costs, Contracts, Privacy and Which Is Better for You

Choosing between a share house and a private apartment is one of the first housing decisions many newcomers face in Japa...