Living in Japan

Living in Japan as a foreigner means paperwork, money systems, and daily logistics that tourist guides skip. This hub collects practical resident guides — residence cards, work visas, taxes, cheaper cities, and connectivity — for people who already landed or are about to.

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Browse the collection for health insurance, permanent residence, arrival checklists, transport IC cards, and other systems that shape daily life after you land. Start with the guide closest to your next practical decision, then use the post list below for the wider resident toolkit.