Author: Kenichi Yamamoto

How to Freelance in Japan [Your Paperwork Checklist]
Business, Entrepreneurship September 28th, 2022

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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Kenichi Yamamoto
Kenichi Yamamoto Research Specialist
Furusato Nozei: How to Use the One-Stop Exception System for Company Employees
Life in Japan September 21st, 2022

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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Kenichi Yamamoto
Kenichi Yamamoto Research Specialist
How to Get Minpaku License in Japan
Business, Entrepreneurship September 14th, 2022

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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Kenichi Yamamoto
Kenichi Yamamoto Research Specialist
How to Register a Seal (Hanko) at a City Office [Vocab List + Guide]
Business August 3rd, 2022

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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Kenichi Yamamoto
Kenichi Yamamoto Research Specialist
Top English-Friendly Japanese Banks for Foreigners [2022 Guide]
Life in Japan July 20th, 2022

Top English-Friendly Japanese Banks for Foreigners [2022 Guide]

Your first banking experience in Japan doesn't have to be a bad one.
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Kenichi Yamamoto
Kenichi Yamamoto Research Specialist
Japan’s Pension Refund for Foreigners [Updated 2022]
Life in Japan July 6th, 2022

Japan’s Pension Refund for Foreigners [Updated 2022]

Here’s the big picture and then 2 step-by-step guides to reclaiming your money after leaving Japan.
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Kenichi Yamamoto
Kenichi Yamamoto Research Specialist
How to Get Married in Japan [Checklist & Guide]
Life in Japan June 17th, 2022

How to Get Married in Japan [Checklist & Guide]

A simple-to-follow guide for tying the knot in Japan. Necessary documents to prepare and precise steps to follow.
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Kenichi Yamamoto
Kenichi Yamamoto Research Specialist
What is Japan’s Family Register System (Koseki)?
Life in Japan June 10th, 2022

What is Japan’s Family Register System (Koseki)?

What should non-Japanese citizens know about Japan’s family register system (koseki)? Do foreign residents need a koseki? And more!
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Kenichi Yamamoto
Kenichi Yamamoto Research Specialist
How to Submit a Moving-out Form in Japan
Life in Japan May 27th, 2022

How to Submit a Moving-out Form in Japan

What is tenshutsu todoke? When should I submit it? Can I use a proxy? We cover 3 methods, give you a step-by-step guide, and answer all your pressing questions.
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Kenichi Yamamoto
Kenichi Yamamoto Research Specialist
Leaving Japan Temporarily? Your FAQs Answered [Updated 2022]
Out and About, Life in Japan April 15th, 2022

Leaving Japan Temporarily? Your FAQs Answered [Updated 2022]

What to do with your bills, mail, plants, housekeeping, and other frequently asked questions related to leaving Japan for a couple of months.
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Kenichi Yamamoto
Kenichi Yamamoto Research Specialist