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Japan's Cabinet has approved cutting the consumption tax on food from 8% to 1% for two years starting April 2027. Here's exactly what's been decided, what still needs Diet approval, and how residents can save on groceries right now.
Tokyo is subsidizing electric and hybrid vehicle purchases by up to ¥1.3 million per car — and it stacks with national subsidies. Here's who qualifies, how much you can actually get back, and how to apply.
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Trip.com is the easiest way for expats in Japan to book hotels, flights, and bullet-train tickets in English. Here's how it works, and how code RXFS8L unlocks new-user discounts.
Japan overhauled its weather alert system on April 28, 2026, adding a new top-tier “Danger Warning” level and standardizing alert names nationwide. Here's what changed, what Danger Warning means, and the multilingual app every foreign resident and tourist should have installed.
Japan is widening access to its automated e-Gates in 2026, letting more foreign visitors and residents skip the staffed immigration counter. Here's which airports have them, who can use them, and how to register through Visit Japan Web before you fly.
Tokyo is giving every registered resident — foreigners included — up to ¥11,000 in Tokyo Points through the Tokyo App Living Support Program. Here's exactly who qualifies, how to apply before April 2027, and how to turn the points into real cash via PayPay, Rakuten, or Mercari.
Rent a private boat in Tokyo with Tokyo Horizon: sunset & night-view Tokyo Bay cruises past Odaiba and Rainbow Bridge, BBQ on board. TIFE's honest guide + our cruise-party reel (2026).