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Article Updated: 2026-06-01

Before Working in Japan: Contract and Residence Status Basics

A practical pre-work checklist for foreign residents in Japan covering residence status, work permission, written conditions, wages, shifts, transport allowance, insurance, and resignation rules.

  • work
  • working in Japan
  • part-time job
  • work conditions
  • residence status
Article Updated: 2026-06-01

Emergency and Disaster Basics in Japan for Foreign Residents

A practical guide to emergency numbers, disaster alerts, municipal evacuation information, go-bag basics, and contact plans for living in Japan.

  • daily-life
  • disaster preparedness
  • emergency numbers
  • Japan life
  • evacuation
Article Updated: 2026-06-02

First Week in Japan: What to Set Up First

A practical first-week setup order for mobile service, address, commuting, daily shopping, banking, and stable routines in Japan.

  • setup
  • first week
  • Japan life
  • moving
Article Updated: 2026-06-01

Garbage Sorting in Japan: How to Start Without Getting Lost

A practical guide for foreign residents on how to check local garbage sorting, pickup days, trash bags, recycling, and oversized trash rules in Japan.

  • daily-life
  • garbage sorting
  • oversized trash
  • Japan life
  • house rules
Article Updated: 2026-05-31

How to Choose a Mobile Plan in Japan as a Foreigner

A practical checklist for comparing Japanese mobile plans by documents, payment methods, coverage, data, and setup difficulty.

  • Mobile guides
  • mobile plans
  • Japan life
  • foreign residents
Article Updated: 2026-06-01

Japanese Phrases for Apartment Viewings in Japan

Practical Japanese questions to ask during apartment viewings in Japan, covering foreign-resident applications, move-in costs, guarantor companies, equipment, noise, internet, and payment.

  • language
  • Japanese phrases
  • renting
  • apartment viewing
  • Japan life
Article Updated: 2026-06-01

Move-in Costs in Japan: What to Check Before Renting

A practical guide to Japanese rental initial costs, including deposit, key money, agent fee, guarantor company fee, insurance, lock exchange, cleaning, and prepaid rent.

  • housing
  • renting
  • move-in costs
  • Japan life
Article Updated: 2026-06-01

Moving Out of an Apartment in Japan: What to Check Before You Leave

A practical moving-out guide for foreign residents in Japan, covering notice periods, contract fees, utilities, internet, oversized trash, handover inspection, mail forwarding, and address procedures.

  • housing
  • moving out
  • renting
  • Japan apartment
  • Japan life
Article Updated: 2026-06-02

What to Prepare Before Visiting a Ward or City Office After Moving in Japan

A practical guide for foreign residents preparing for ward or city office moving-in procedures in Japan, including address registration, residence card updates, health insurance, pension, My Number, and follow-up updates.

  • procedures
  • ward office
  • city office
  • moving in
  • Japan life
Tool Updated: 2026-06-01

Apartment Viewing Japanese Phrases

Practical Japanese phrases for apartment viewings, move-in cost questions, equipment checks, and rental application follow-up in Japan.

  • Viewing appointment basics
  • Fees and contract terms
  • Room and equipment checks
  • Application and follow-up
Tool Updated: 2026-06-01

Commuter Pass and IC Card Checklist

A practical checklist for deciding whether to buy a commuter pass, preparing route and proof details, and avoiding common Suica/PASMO IC card commute mistakes.

  • Decide whether it is worth buying
  • Prepare purchase details
  • Daily use checks
  • Changes, loss, and refunds
Tool Updated: 2026-06-01

Everyday Shopping Checklist

A practical checklist for choosing supermarkets, drugstores, convenience stores, 100-yen shops, and daily-goods stores, with payment, labeling, and budgeting habits for settling into Japan.

  • Choose the right store type
  • First-week shopping basket
  • Payments and point cards
  • Labels, dates, and safety
  • Build a budget routine
Tool Updated: 2026-06-01

Japan Apartment Application Documents Checklist

A practical checklist for identity documents, income or school proof, emergency contacts, guarantor-company checks, and submission hygiene before applying for an apartment in Japan.

  • Identity and address documents
  • Income, school, or employment proof
  • Emergency contact and guarantor checks
  • Before submitting
Tool Updated: 2026-06-01

Japan Emergency and Disaster Checklist

A practical checklist for emergency numbers, alerts, supplies, communication, and evacuation basics for earthquakes, typhoons, heavy rain, fire, illness, and other urgent situations in Japan.

  • Know emergency numbers and phrases
  • Confirm alert and local information sources
  • Prepare home and go-bag supplies
  • Decide evacuation and communication steps
Tool Updated: 2026-06-01

Japan Job Application Documents Checklist

A practical checklist for resumes, career-history sheets, residence status, identity checks, bank details, and pre-onboarding documents when applying for work in Japan.

  • Resume and career history
  • Residence status and work permission
  • Interview and offer-stage documents
  • Offer and onboarding basics
  • Safe submission hygiene
Tool Updated: 2026-06-01

Japan Moving-Out Checklist

A practical checklist for moving out of a Japan apartment, covering notice periods, utilities, internet, trash, mail forwarding, address procedures, and handover checks.

  • Check notice and contract terms first
  • Stop utilities, internet, and subscriptions
  • Trash, cleaning, and handover
  • Address, mail, and after-move checks
Tool Updated: 2026-06-01

Japan Rent Initial Cost Checklist

Check common Japan rental move-in costs such as deposit, key money, agency fee, advance rent, management fee, guarantor company fee, fire insurance, and lock change before applying.

  • Break down the core costs
  • Separate one-time and monthly costs
  • Ask before applying
  • Decide whether the move-in cost is manageable
Tool Updated: 2026-06-01

Moving to Japan Checklist

A staged checklist for before arrival, the first week, and settling into life in Japan, covering mobile service, address, transit, daily shopping, and procedures.

  • Before arrival
  • First week in Japan
  • Address and procedures
Tool Updated: 2026-06-01

Ward Office Moving-In Checklist

A practical checklist for address, residence card, health insurance, pension, My Number, and follow-up updates you may need to confirm at a ward or city office after arriving or moving.

  • Before visiting the office
  • Address and residence card checks
  • Insurance, pension, and My Number
  • After the office visit
Mobile plan Updated: 2026-05-31

ahamo

30GB base, 110GB with paid oomori option · ¥2,970 for 30GB; ¥4,950 with ahamo oomori 110GB option; confirm official latest price · medium data users, people who want a simple docomo-brand online plan, users who value short domestic calls and overseas data conditions

  • ahamo
  • ahamo
  • 30GB base, 110GB with paid oomori option
  • credit card
  • bank transfer
Mobile plan Updated: 2026-05-31

LINEMO Best Plan

3GB to 10GB tier; Best Plan V offers larger data · from ¥990; confirm current official price · light to medium data users, people who prefer online setup, users who want a SoftBank-brand option without full carrier pricing

  • LINEMO
  • Best Plan
  • 3GB to 10GB tier; Best Plan V offers larger data
  • credit card
  • bank transfer
Mobile plan Updated: 2026-05-31

povo povo2.0

0GB base, add data toppings by period or capacity · base fee ¥0 plus paid toppings; confirm current topping prices · people with uneven monthly data use, dual SIM users, users comfortable managing plans through an app

  • povo
  • povo2.0
  • 0GB base, add data toppings by period or capacity
  • credit card
  • Paidy
Mobile plan Updated: 2026-05-31

Rakuten Mobile Rakuten Saikyo Plan

tiered by usage, with high-data/unlimited-positioning on Rakuten network · tiered from ¥1,078 to ¥3,278; confirm official latest price · heavy data users, people comfortable checking coverage, users already in the Rakuten ecosystem

  • Rakuten Mobile
  • Rakuten Saikyo Plan
  • tiered by usage, with high-data/unlimited-positioning on Rakuten network
  • credit card
  • bank transfer
Mobile plan Updated: 2026-05-31

UQ mobile Komi-Komi Plan Value

35GB with 10-minute domestic calls included on Komi-Komi Plan Value · from ¥3,828 for Komi-Komi Plan Value; discounts and plans vary, confirm official latest price · people who want carrier-sub-brand stability, users who prefer having store support, medium data users who also make short calls

  • UQ mobile
  • Komi-Komi Plan Value
  • 35GB with 10-minute domestic calls included on Komi-Komi Plan Value
  • credit card
  • bank transfer
Area Updated: 2026-05-31

Akabane Area Guide

Akabane is a practical northern Tokyo base for JR commuters who want food options, shopping, and access toward both central Tokyo and Saitama.

  • Tokyo
  • Kita
  • Akabane
  • Akabane-Iwabuchi
  • medium
Area Updated: 2026-05-31

Ikebukuro Area Guide

Ikebukuro is a major Tokyo hub with strong transport, shopping, and food access, but daily comfort depends a lot on exit, street, and noise level.

  • Tokyo
  • Toshima
  • Ikebukuro
  • Higashi-Ikebukuro
  • Kita-Ikebukuro
Area Updated: 2026-05-31

Itabashi Area Guide

Itabashi can be a balanced choice for newcomers who want lower rent pressure than central hubs while keeping access to Ikebukuro and central Tokyo.

  • Tokyo
  • Itabashi
  • Itabashi
  • Shin-Itabashi
  • Oyama
Area Updated: 2026-05-31

Kagurazaka / Edogawabashi Area Guide

Kagurazaka and Edogawabashi offer a calmer central Tokyo lifestyle with cafes, small restaurants, and walkability, but rent and slopes need careful checking.

  • Tokyo
  • Shinjuku / Bunkyo
  • Kagurazaka
  • Edogawabashi
  • Iidabashi
Place Updated: 2026-05-31

Denny's

family-restaurant · Tokyo Multiple cities Multiple areas · Varies by branch

  • family-restaurant
  • Tokyo
  • Multiple cities
  • Multiple areas
  • Varies by branch
Place Updated: 2026-05-31

Gusto

family-restaurant · Tokyo Multiple cities Multiple areas · Varies by branch

  • family-restaurant
  • Tokyo
  • Multiple cities
  • Multiple areas
  • Varies by branch
Place Updated: 2026-05-31

Royal Host

family-restaurant · Tokyo Multiple cities Multiple areas · Varies by branch

  • family-restaurant
  • Tokyo
  • Multiple cities
  • Multiple areas
  • Varies by branch