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Japanese Lot Numbers and Residential Addresses—An Easy Guide

Properties & Akiyas

September 11th, 2026

Japanese Lot Numbers and Residential Addresses—An Easy Guide

Confused by Japanese addresses? Understand the difference between lot number and residential address for your property.
Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
12 Best Things To Buy In Japan: Buy It For Life & Souvenirs

Life in Japan

September 11th, 2026

12 Best Things To Buy In Japan: Buy It For Life & Souvenirs

Discover these 12 best things to buy in Japan for yourself, your family, or friends.
Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
How To Buy A House In Japan As A Foreigner

Properties & Akiyas

September 10th, 2026

How To Buy A House In Japan As A Foreigner

This comprehensive guide covers how to buy a house in Japan as a foreigner living abroad or in the country.
Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
Real Estate Acquisition Tax in Japan: A Quick & Easy Guide

Real Estate Acquisition Tax in Japan: A Quick & Easy Guide

Today, we look at Japan’s real estate acquisition tax, sent out 6 months to a year after your property registration.
Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
How To Get Rid of Furniture In Japan: An Easy Guide

Life in Japan

September 10th, 2026

How To Get Rid of Furniture In Japan: An Easy Guide

Learn how to get rid of furniture and more with our guide.
Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
Japanese Suburban House Living: What to Expect

Properties & Akiyas Life in Japan

September 10th, 2026

Japanese Suburban House Living: What to Expect

Thinking about owning a Japanese suburban house? Here's what to expect when living in a Japanese neighborhood.
Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
How To Set Up Utilities For The First Time in Japan

Properties & Akiyas Life in Japan

September 10th, 2026

How To Set Up Utilities For The First Time in Japan

Make moving less stressful by finding out how to set up utilities for the first time in Japan.
Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
Navigating Japan's Electronic Bookkeeping Act: An Easy Guide

Business in Japan

September 10th, 2026

Navigating Japan's Electronic Bookkeeping Act: An Easy Guide

Explore how your business should be storing your finance records with the Electronic Bookkeeping Act in Japan.
Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
High-Demand Jobs in Japan for Foreigners in 2026: What's Hiring, What It Pays & How to Get Hired

Life in Japan

September 2nd, 2026

High-Demand Jobs in Japan for Foreigners in 2026: What's Hiring, What It Pays & How to Get Hired

Thinking about working in Japan? Here's exactly which jobs are in highest demand in 2026, what they pay in USD and JPY, which visa applies, and whether you need to speak Japanese.
Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer
Japan Tax-Free Shopping 2026: How the November Refund System Works (Old vs New)

Out and About

August 28th, 2026

Japan Tax-Free Shopping 2026: How the November Refund System Works (Old vs New)

Japan's tax-free shopping system is switching to a pay-first, refund-later model on November 1, 2026. Here's exactly how the new airport refund process works, what stays the same, and what residents need to know.
Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer
How To Move To Japan: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Life in Japan

August 20th, 2026

How To Move To Japan: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to live in Japan with this simple guide.
Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
A Complete Japan Area Code Guide: Calling To & From Japan

Life in Japan

August 20th, 2026

A Complete Japan Area Code Guide: Calling To & From Japan

Learn everything about the Japanese phone codes with this Japan area code guide.
Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
Yucho Internet Banking Guide for Foreigners (Yucho Direct)

Yucho Internet Banking Guide for Foreigners (Yucho Direct)

Our easy-to-follow guide for foreigners to use yucho internet banking services.
Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
Japan E-Visa: The Complete Guide to Applying Online (2026)

Out and About Life in Japan

August 20th, 2026

Japan E-Visa: The Complete Guide to Applying Online (2026)

Everything you need to apply for Japan's e visa in 2026. Eligible countries, required documents, step-by-step application walkthrough, updated fees, and the common mistakes that get applications cancelled before they're even reviewed.
Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer
Earthquake-Resistant Buildings in Japan: Engineering, Investment, and Financial Benefits

Properties & Akiyas

August 20th, 2026

Earthquake-Resistant Buildings in Japan: Engineering, Investment, and Financial Benefits

Learn how investing in earthquake-proof real estate offers financial benefits, legal compliance, and long-term market value.
Aguri Osada
Aguri Osada ライター
Japan Tax Rate and Income Tax Brackets: What Foreigners Actually Pay (2026)

Life in Japan

August 19th, 2026

Japan Tax Rate and Income Tax Brackets: What Foreigners Actually Pay (2026)

Confused by your Japanese payslip? This guide breaks down Japan's 2026 income tax brackets, resident tax, and what foreigners actually end up paying.
Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer
How to Print at 7-Eleven in Japan (From 10 Yen a Page)

Life in Japan

August 14th, 2026

How to Print at 7-Eleven in Japan (From 10 Yen a Page)

Learning how to print at 7/11 in Japan is part of everyday life here.
Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
7 Types of Japanese Medicine To Know When Living In Japan

Life in Japan

August 13th, 2026

7 Types of Japanese Medicine To Know When Living In Japan

Confused on the type of Japanese medicine to buy? This guide is just for you.
Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
Japanese House Construction: Akiya Renovation Costs and Methods in Japan

Japanese House Construction: Akiya Renovation Costs and Methods in Japan

Is it worth it for Japanese house construction on an Akiya home?
Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
Residence Tax In Japan For Foreigners: An Easy 2026 Guide

Life in Japan

August 13th, 2026

Residence Tax In Japan For Foreigners: An Easy 2026 Guide

As a foreigner living in Japan, you’re legally required to pay residence tax (住民税, jūminzei). We'll walk you through understanding the basics and the two most important things to be wary of with residence tax payment.  
Ruby Doan
Ruby Doan Staff Writer

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