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Your complete A–Z guide to living in Japan as an expat or foreigner. From opening a bank account and getting a SIM card to navigating the healthcare system, Japanese bureaucracy, and daily life hacks. Curated by Peter Chen, 18+ years in Tokyo — so you can skip the hard lessons.
Japan tourist tax 2026: departure tax triples ¥1,000→¥3,000 from July 1. Kyoto hotel tax up to ¥10,000/night. Complete guide for expats and tourists — all cities, all changes, key dates.
Japan freelance visa 2026 guide: no official freelance visa exists but working independently is possible. Engineer visa + Japanese sponsoring client, kojin jigyo registration, Blue Tax Return, and October 2025 Business Manager Visa changes.
The definitive app guide for expats living in Japan in 2026. LINE, PayPay, Wise, Mercari, Yahoo フリマ, Hapitas, EC NAVI, The Tokyo App and more — organized by category with referral codes and full guides. By Peter Chen, 18+ years in Japan.
The Tokyo App (東京アプリ) gives ALL Tokyo residents — including expats — 11,000 free points (= ¥11,000) for downloading and completing My Number Card verification. No nationality restriction. Campaign deadline April 1, 2027. Complete English guide for foreigners in Tokyo.
Best banks Japan foreigners 2026: SBI Shinsei, Rakuten Bank, Sony Bank, Japan Post Bank, PayPay Bank — complete comparison for expats. English support, fees, international transfers, and the 2025 GoRemit shutdown explained.
KAEKI 3D figure Harajuku turns real people into hyper-realistic miniature figurines using a 5-second 3D scan. Located on Takeshita Street. From ¥4,800. Perfect for weddings, souvenirs, and expat keepsakes in Tokyo.
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