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Employers must provide annual health checkups; municipalities offer subsidized ones too. What is included, what it costs, and how to get an English-speaking checkup.
Read moreBusiness banking in Japan often requires company registration documents, a physical office address, and an explanation of your business purpose. What to prepare.
Read moreJapanese B2B contracts often hide payment timing, cancellation, liability caps, and jurisdiction clauses. What to check before signing as a foreign founder.
Read moreThe Business Manager visa typically needs 5 million yen in capital and a physical office. What the requirements actually are, and how to avoid overpaying agencies.
Read moreA zeirishi (tax accountant) typically costs 20,000-50,000 yen monthly for small business bookkeeping. What to compare beyond price, and questions to ask first.
Read moreIncorporating a KK or GK in Japan costs roughly 60,000-250,000 yen in registration fees alone. What residence status, capital, and address rules to check first.
Read moreWithout family nearby, a 3-6 month expense buffer matters more in Japan. Where to realistically keep it, and typical unexpected costs foreign residents face.
Read moreJapanese employers must give written working conditions before you start. What must legally be included, red flags, and questions to ask before signing.
Read moreEngineer roles usually need the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities visa, tied to your specific duties and degree or experience. What to confirm before accepting an offer.
Read moreFreelancers in Japan file kakutei shinkoku annually and can choose blue or white tax return status. What income counts, what deductions exist, and key deadlines.
Read moreHello Work is Japan's free public employment office, with some locations offering multilingual support and unemployment benefit procedures. How to use it effectively.
Read moreYour health insurance card cuts medical costs to about 30 percent, but only for covered treatment. What to show, what it does not cover, and what to do if you forget it.
Read morePublic health insurance is mandatory in Japan, but life, fire, and earthquake insurance are optional add-ons. What overlaps with what you already have, and what to compare.
Read moreSince 2023, Japan's qualified invoice system affects whether business clients can claim consumption tax credits on what they pay you. Should you register?
Read moreBanks, apartment screening, and job applications in Japan rely on SMS or phone verification. Why a data-only SIM can block you, and what to fix first.
Read moreJapanese interviews often value humility, teamwork framing, and clear answers about visa status and availability. Common questions and how to prepare for each.
Read moreCheckups, normal childbirth, cosmetic treatment, and some vaccines are not covered by insurance in Japan. Typical out-of-pocket costs and how to ask before treatment.
Read moreEnglish and multilingual counseling exists in Japan through clinics, employer EAPs, and hotlines. What is covered by insurance, what costs extra, and where to start.
Read moreMany MVNOs require a credit card, blocking new arrivals. Which providers accept debit or bank transfer, and what to check before comparing monthly fees.
Read moreMoving in Japan means deciding whether to transfer or cancel fiber internet, and updating your address on phone and bank accounts. What to schedule and when.
Read moreNISA lets Japan tax residents invest with tax-free gains up to annual limits, but eligibility depends on residency status and it does not transfer if you leave Japan.
Read moreOnline clinics (onshin) in Japan can prescribe medicine for many common conditions, delivered by mail. What is covered by insurance, what it costs, and its limits.
Read moreStudent and dependent visas need a Permission to Engage in Activity Other Than That Permitted, capped at 28 hours weekly. What the rules actually allow.
Read moreJapanese clinics issue a prescription slip you take to a separate pharmacy. Medicine names differ from other countries - what to check and how to ask questions.
Read morePregnancy in Japan requires registering at your city office for a maternal handbook and checkup vouchers. What is covered, what childbirth costs, and language support.
Read moreBusiness setup consultants charge widely varying fees for company registration and visa support. Questions that reveal scope, guarantees, and real experience.
Read moreJapanese custom expects one to two months' notice before resigning. What documents your employer must provide, and how resignation affects insurance and visa status.
Read moreRevolving payment (ribo-barai) caps your monthly credit card bill while charging around 15% annual interest on the rest. How to check and turn it off.
Read moreA Japanese payslip (kyuyo meisai) lists base pay, allowances, and five deductions including health insurance, pension, and income tax. What each line means.
Read moreMost work visas require permission before earning self-employed side income. What activities are allowed, what needs approval, and employer contract conflicts.
Read moreYour Japan tax residence status affects whether overseas income and assets are taxed here. What determines residency status and why it shapes major money decisions.
Read moreElectricity and water can often be set up in a few days; gas usually needs an in-person meeting to open the valve. A realistic timeline for your move-in week.
Read moreA practical room-viewing checklist for Japan: mobile signal, mold, noise, gas type, washing machine space, and the questions that reveal hidden costs.
Read moreDebit cards need no screening and control spending; credit cards build the credit history Japan quietly requires. Compare acceptance, points, and risks.
Read moreMost rentals in Japan require a guarantor company. Learn typical initial fees, renewal fees, what the guarantee covers, and what to confirm before signing.
Read moreCancel a Japanese phone contract step by step: MNP number portability, device installment balances, final month billing, SIM returns, and what to do before leaving Japan.
Read moreWhere to actually find rentals that accept foreign residents: multilingual agencies, UR housing, share houses, and how to raise your approval odds.
Read moreFiber internet in Japan costs about 4,000-6,000 yen monthly but takes weeks to install. Compare hikari, home 5G routers, and the contract conditions to check.
Read moreMVNO SIMs cost around 800-2,000 yen monthly versus 5,000-7,000 for major carriers - but differ in peak-time speed, shop support, language help, and payment methods.
Read moreWhat you need to open a Japanese bank account: residence card, phone number, and how the six-month rule works. Compare Japan Post, megabanks, and online banks.
Read moreCompare pocket Wi-Fi and SIM cards in Japan by monthly cost, data limits, device rules, and contracts - and when tethering makes pocket Wi-Fi unnecessary.
Read moreKoshinryo renewal fees typically cost one month's rent every two years, plus guarantor and insurance renewals. What to check before signing and at renewal time.
Read moreThe exact documents most rental applications in Japan require: residence card, income proof, employment certificate, and what to prepare if you just arrived.
Read moreShare houses cost around 30,000-50,000 yen to move in versus 4-6 months' rent for an apartment. Compare contracts, privacy, and total costs before deciding.
Read moreCompare Japanese credit cards by screening difficulty, annual fees, language support, point rewards, revolving payment risks, and payment methods.
Read moreA practical comparison framework for foreign residents choosing SIM cards in Japan, including language support, payment methods, and contract risks.
Read moreUnderstand job category, immigration notifications, contract conditions, and renewal risks before changing jobs in Japan.
Read moreA step-by-step guide to documents, screening, bank accounts, phone numbers, name formats, and repayment rules for credit card applications.
Read moreCompare job agencies by visa understanding, language support, industry focus, interview support, and contract transparency.
Read moreCompare Japanese SIM cards by contract length, language support, fees, data, cancellation rules, and payment methods before applying.
Read moreA decision guide for foreign residents comparing overseas remittance services, including fees, exchange rates, transfer time, documents, and limits.
Read moreLearn how to search for clinics, confirm language support, use health insurance, and prepare symptoms before visiting a doctor in Japan.
Read moreA practical guide to deposits, key money, agency fees, guarantor fees, insurance, and first-month rent for foreign residents.
Read moreUnderstand employee health insurance, National Health Insurance, premiums, cards, coverage, and what foreign residents should confirm.
Read moreA practical guide to Japanese resumes, work history, language level, visa-related checks, and documents foreign residents should prepare.
Read moreLearn how move-out costs, cleaning fees, restoration rules, deposits, and notice periods can affect rental contracts in Japan.
Read moreUnderstand guarantor companies, deposits, key money, renewal fees, and cancellation notice before signing a Japanese apartment contract.
Read moreGeneral points foreign residents should confirm before starting sole proprietorship work in Japan, including residence status, tax, banking, and professional support.
Read moreA practical guide to reading mobile phone bills in Japan, including base fees, device installments, options, campaigns, and cancellation timing.
Read moreGeneral emergency guidance for foreign residents in Japan, including ambulance use, language support, insurance card checks, and what to prepare.
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