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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.
The 20 best things to buy on Temu Japan in 2026, tested by TIFE's 35,000+ expat community. Category-by-category breakdown: what delivers excellent value, what to skip. All items under ¥2,000. Code apm35523 = ¥15,000 in free coupons + 30% off for new users.
Temu Japan vs Amazon Japan: real price comparison across 20 everyday expat items in 2026. Spoiler — Temu wins on price by 60–80% in most categories, but Amazon wins on speed and reliability. Here's when to use which. Code apm35523 = ¥15,000 free for Temu new users.
Leaving Tokyo? Sell everything on Mercari Japan first — the average expat leaving after 2+ years recovers ¥30,000–80,000. Complete sell-off timeline, pricing strategy, and what sells fastest. Code GUJURR = ¥500 off your first purchase.
Temu Japan works fully in English — no Japanese required. Complete step-by-step guide to downloading, registering, ordering, and getting your ¥15,000 coupon bundle with code apm35523. From iPhone region change to first delivery, everything a Tokyo expat needs to know.
Is Temu Japan safe in 2026? Yes — with conditions. PCI DSS-certified payments, 90-day returns, and millions of Japan users. But quality varies wildly by category. This honest expat guide tells you exactly what's safe to buy, what to avoid, and how to get ¥15,000 in coupons with code apm35523.
Japan's tax-free shopping system changes November 1, 2026: pay full 10% consumption tax at the register, claim refund at airport before departure. The ¥500,000 daily cap is abolished, ¥5,000 minimum per shop stays. Complete guide for expats living in Japan and tourists visiting.
Japan child allowance 2026: ¥15,000/month for children 0–2, ¥10,000/month for 3–15, extended to age 18 from October 2024. Foreign residents fully eligible regardless of nationality. Tokyo 018 Support adds ¥5,000/month per child under 18. A family with 2 kids could save ¥1–2 million yen per year — most expats don't know they qualify.
Mercari Japan seller fees 2026: 10% commission, ¥200 cash withdrawal (free via Merpay), 180-day earnings expiry. Real take-home math on items from ¥500 to ¥50,000 — exactly what lands in your pocket after every sale. Referral code GUJURR for ¥500 off your first purchase.