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Employer of record Japan: what it covers, what it doesn't & when to use it (2026)
Life in Japan September 24th, 2026

Employer of record Japan: what it covers, what it doesn't & when to use it (2026)

An EOR gets you hiring in Japan in weeks, not months. But it won't get you a business address, a phone number, or a bank account. Here's what an employer of record actually covers, what it doesn't, and how to close the gap.
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Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer
Japan Emergency Numbers: 110, 119, and Where to Get English Help
Life in Japan September 24th, 2026

Japan Emergency Numbers: 110, 119, and Where to Get English Help

Memorize these 5 of Japan’s emergency numbers to stay prepared.
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Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
Akiya Houses for Sale in Japan: Where to Find Listings and the Best Prefectures
Properties & Akiyas, Life in Japan September 23rd, 2026

Akiya Houses for Sale in Japan: Where to Find Listings and the Best Prefectures

Find the best akiya houses for sale in Japan to live in.
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Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer