
Nengajo: Your Total Guide to Japan’s New Year Cards
Here’s everything you need to know about Japan’s year-end greeting exchange: History, how-tos, and your FAQs answered.
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Japan’s 29th Place IMD Digital Competitiveness Ranking, Explained
Japan came in 29th place in the World Digital Competitiveness Ranking for 2022. Here's what went into their score.
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Plastic-Free Tea Bags: Are You Drinking Plastics in Your Japanese Tea?
Learn how to avoid Japan's plastic tea bags. (You should—they have billions of plastic particles in them.)
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How to Freelance in Japan [Your Paperwork Checklist]
Interested in how to freelance in Japan as a foreigner? Specifically, what paperwork do you need to complete to make it official?
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Furusato Nozei: How to Use the One-Stop Exception System for Company Employees
Find out how to benefit and what to do.
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How to Get Minpaku License in Japan
Interested in renting out your house or apartment in Japan? Here’s what to know.
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Forgot to Pay Electricity Bill? Here’s How to Pay Bills Online in Japan
In Japan, paying utility bills can be a hassle. But it doesn’t have to be.
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8 Top English-Speaking Hospitals in Tokyo [Updated 2022 Guide]
Bookmark this page so you’ll know where to turn in worst-case scenarios in Tokyo. Or share with a friend who needs help.
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How to Register a Seal (Hanko) at a City Office [Vocab List + Guide]
For anyone doing business in Japan, you’ll want to know how to register one of these. Our A to Z guide on how to get it done.
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Start right. We guide you through your first visit to city office.
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