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How to Pay National Health Insurance in Japan
Life in Japan February 13th, 2026

How to Pay National Health Insurance in Japan

A complete guide to paying National Health Insurance (NHI) in Japan, including payment methods, deadlines, and tips for managing health-related mail.
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Aguri Osada
Aguri Osada ライター
A Simple Residence Card Renewal Japan Guide For Foreigners

A Simple Residence Card Renewal Japan Guide For Foreigners

Get everything you need to know about the residence card renewal Japan process as a foreigner.
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Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
City Planning Tax in Japan: What to Know and How to Pay

City Planning Tax in Japan: What to Know and How to Pay

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, 642 of Japan's 1,719 municipalities require property owners to pay city planning taxes.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer

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