The Japan Resident
Practical guides for foreigners living, working, and navigating admin life in Japan — visas, banking, taxes, insurance, and the everyday paperwork that doesn’t come with an English manual. Browse by topic above, or start with the newest guides below.
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Japan Apartment Security Deposit Refund for Foreigners: Deductions, Timeline, and Dispute Process
Getting your shikikin (敷金) back after leaving a Japanese apartment is rarely as simple as handing…
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NHK Reception Fee for Foreigners in Japan: Legal Requirements, Costs, and Payment Methods
The moment you move into an apartment in Japan and plug in a television — or…
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National Pension Japan for Foreigners: Enrollment, 2026 Costs, and Refund Eligibility
Every foreign resident in Japan between the ages of 20 and 60 is legally required to…
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Bicycle Registration Japan for Foreigners: Documents, Costs, and City Hall Process
Bicycle registration Japan for foreigners is one of the first legal boxes new residents forget to…
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Japan Work Visa Renewal: Required Documents, Processing Timeline & Rejection Reasons
Your Japan work visa renewal hinges on one thing: submitting the right documents before your residence…
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Unemployment Insurance Japan for Foreigners: Eligibility Requirements, Benefit Amounts, and Claim Process
Unemployment insurance Japan for foreigners is the safety net most people don’t think about until they…
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Shakai Hoken for Foreign Employees in Japan: Enrollment Requirements, Costs, and Employer Obligations
Shakai hoken for foreign employees in Japan is mandatory from day one, even if HR never…
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Part-Time Work Japan Student Visa: 28 Hour Weekly Limit, New 2026 Rules, and Arubaito Restrictions
Part-time work Japan student visa rules are stricter than most students realize before their first shift.…
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National Health Insurance Japan for Freelancers: Monthly Cost by Income and Enrollment Steps
National health insurance Japan for freelancers works differently than the coverage you had as an employee.…
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My Number Card for Foreigners in Japan 2026: Eligibility, Application Documents, and Timeline
A My Number Card for foreigners in Japan 2026 is easy to put off applying for…