
Half-Width vs. Full-Width: A Tale of Two Characters
The origin story of Japan’s half-width 半角 and full-width 全角 characters, the current state of affairs, and where to go from here. Hold on for a wild ride.
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Nozei Shomeisho: Your Guide to Japan's Tax Certificate
Nozei shomeisho (納税証明書) is a document that serves as proof of payment of taxes in Japan. Read on for a quick explanation of what it is and how to get one.
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Mail Forwarding Japan Post: How to Forward Mail Online
If you’re (1) getting ready to forward your mail to us for our virtual mail service, or (2) simply want to know how to use Japan Post’s forwarding service, we have you covered.
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