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How to file Japanese income tax from home using e-Tax, My Number Card, and MyNa Portal, with step-by-step instructions for foreign residents.
Curated list of 20 essential official government websites covering immigration, tax, health, education, legal matters, and disaster alerts.
Executive and specialist recruitment agency placing international professionals at mid-to-senior level roles at foreign-affiliated companies in Japan.
Bilingual job board connecting English-speaking professionals with international companies and MNCs operating in Japan, across finance, IT, and business roles.
Free bite-sized Japanese lessons covering vocabulary, grammar, and writing systems, available on web and mobile.
Free, comprehensive grammar guide covering everything from hiragana through advanced Japanese, widely used by self-study learners.
Practical guide covering how to search, apply, and sign a lease in Japan as a non-Japanese resident.
Step-by-step walkthrough of Japan's rental process for foreigners: costs, documents, guarantors, lease terms, and common pitfalls.
Summary of April 2026 policy changes covering child allowance expansion, childbirth cost coverage, healthcare, and education support for families.
Japan's seven major 2026 family support reforms: free childbirth, universal childcare access, joint custody option, and expanded education subsidies.
Overview of clubs, associations, and regional communities across Japan where foreign residents can connect, with listings by city.
Guide to social groups, meetup platforms, and communities for foreigners building connections in Tokyo.
Japan Times (May 2026): the Immigration Services Agency's 'zero plan' to eliminate illegal overstaying, including new cyber patrols and stronger enforcement.
Japan Times: expert panel recommendation for a mandatory integration program including Japanese language requirements and foreign real-estate ownership tracking.
Practical guide to paying NHI premiums — where to pay, how the amount is calculated, and consequences of non-payment for future PR applications.
Overview of how Japanese healthcare works for residents: insurance types, cost-sharing, clinic vs hospital, and finding English-speaking doctors.
Tokyo Cheapo's guide to buying and selling used cars through private sales in Japan — process, pricing, and what to watch out for.
End-to-end guide for foreigners buying a car in Japan: finding a dealer, required documents (jitsu-in, shako shomeisho), taxes, and insurance.
Annual salary guide from recruitment firm Morgan McKinley covering finance, technology, and professional services roles across Japan.
Daijob data on 2026 expat salary premiums in Japan: bilingual workers typically earn 10–30% above market, with IT/finance seeing the largest gaps.