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Category: Japan Services & Recommendations

Trusted services, apps, platforms, and tools recommended by the TIFE community for expats living in Japan. From proxy shopping and money transfers to accommodation and language learning — vetted recommendations that actually work for foreigners in Japan.

Posted on November 6, 2026

VisitClub 11/1 正式上線!在日台灣人接日本餐廳・飯店網紅合作懶人包(2026)

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日本新的網紅媒合平台 VisitClub 2026年11月1日正式上線。在日台灣人只要有1,000+粉絲、最近有在發文,就能申請日本餐廳、飯店、體驗的合作案。註冊步驟、資格、踩雷點一次整理。

Posted on November 2, 2026November 6, 2026

VisitClub Japan Launches Nov 1: How International Creators Land Restaurant & Hotel Collabs (2026 Guide)

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VisitClub, Japan's new inbound influencer platform, officially launches November 1, 2026. If you're a creator in Japan with 1,000+ followers, here's how restaurant and hotel collaborations work, who gets selected, and how to sign up.

Posted on October 28, 2026

Japan’s ¥1.06 Million Pension Wall Is Gone (Oct 2026): What Changes for Part-Time Workers and Spouses

Japan's ¥1.06 Million Pension Wall Is Gone (Oct 2026): What Changes for Part-Time Workers and Spouses

Japan dropped the ¥88,000-a-month wage test for employee pension and health insurance on October 1, 2026. Part-timers working 20+ hours a week at larger companies are now enrolled regardless of pay. Here is who is covered, who is not, and the 2027-2035 rollout.

Posted on October 27, 2026

Japan’s Electricity & Gas Subsidy Has Ended: What Your November 2026 Bill Will Look Like

Japan's Electricity & Gas Subsidy Has Ended: What Your November 2026 Bill Will Look Like

Japan's summer electricity and gas subsidy stopped after September usage, so the first bill without it arrives in November. Here are the confirmed discount amounts, realistic bill increases, and what we know about a winter subsidy.

Posted on October 12, 2026October 7, 2026

Japan Residence Permit Fees Rose October 1, 2026: What You Now Pay to Renew or Change Status

Japan Residence Permit Fees Rose October 1, 2026: What You Now Pay to Renew or Change Status

Since October 1, 2026, renewing or changing your Japan residence status costs up to ¥75,000 instead of ¥6,000, and permanent residency costs ¥200,000. Here are the confirmed numbers, the online discount, and the hardship reduction.

Posted on October 11, 2026October 6, 2026

Japan Permanent Residency Rules Tightened October 1, 2026: Income, Pension, Japanese and the ¥200,000 Fee

Japan Permanent Residency Rules Tightened October 1, 2026: Income, Pension, Japanese and the ¥200,000 Fee

Japan overhauled its permanent residency screening on October 1, 2026: a ¥200,000 fee, an above-average income test, pension records equal to 30 years of contributions, and conversational Japanese. What is confirmed, what is only reported, and how to prepare.

Posted on October 8, 2026October 4, 2026

Japan iDeCo Reform 2026-2027: Contribution Limits Rise, Age Cap Extends to 70

Japan iDeCo Reform 2026-2027: Contribution Limits Rise, Age Cap Extends to 70

Japan is raising iDeCo contribution limits across the board and extending the maximum enrollment age from under-65 to under-70, with the first change already live and the rest landing January 2027. Here's what it means for foreign residents building a retirement cushion in Japan.

Posted on October 7, 2026October 2, 2026

Japan Import Tax Changes 2026: What It Really Costs to Ship From Japan Now

Japan Import Tax Changes 2026: What It Really Costs to Ship From Japan Now

The US, EU, UK, Canada and Australia have all tightened customs de minimis rules in 2026. If you sell on Mercari, ship gifts home, or buy from Japan for family overseas, here's exactly what changed and what you'll now pay.

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