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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 September 12, 2026October 5, 2026

Japan’s SIM Card ID Verification Law Is Changing (2026): What It Means for Tourists & Expats

Japan's SIM Card ID Verification Law Is Changing (2026) What It Means for Tourists & Expats

Japan's mobile phone fraud-prevention law was overhauled in 2026 — ID verification is moving to IC-chip reading, and data-only SIM cards are being pulled into scope for the first time. Here's what's confirmed and what to expect when you buy a SIM.

Posted on September 11, 2026September 9, 2026

Share House vs Apartment in Japan: Which Is Right for You? (2026 Guide)

Share House vs Apartment in Japan Which Is Right for You (2026 Guide)

Share house vs apartment in Japan: a 2026 cost, contract and lifestyle comparison for foreigners — with a clear recommendation for new arrivals.

Posted on September 11, 2026October 2, 2026

THE TOKYO PASS 51% Off Code: RENT51P (Valid Until Oct 31, 2026)

Tokyo Pass 51% Off Coupon Code RENT51P (Sept 2026)

51% off THE TOKYO PASS with code RENT51P until October 31, 2026. Real prices, a savings calculator, where I used it, and how to redeem in 2 minutes.

Posted on September 8, 2026September 3, 2026

Trip.com para Latinos en Japón (2026): Código RXFS8L y Descuentos para Nuevos Usuarios

Trip.com para Latinos en Japón (2026) Código RXFS8L y Descuentos para Nuevos Usuarios

Trip.com es la forma más fácil para los latinos en Japón de reservar hoteles, vuelos y trenes bala en español. Así funciona, y así el código RXFS8L te da descuentos de nuevo usuario.

Posted on September 7, 2026September 3, 2026

Japan’s Food Tax Cut to 1% (2027): What Foreign Residents Need to Know Now

Japan's Food Tax Cut to 1% (2027) What Foreign Residents Need to Know Now

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.

Posted on September 5, 2026September 3, 2026

Tokyo EV & Hybrid Subsidies 2026: Up to ¥1.3M+ Back on Your Next Car

Tokyo EV & Hybrid Subsidies 2026 Up to ¥1.3M+ Back on Your Next Car

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.

Posted on August 28, 2026

Trip.com 在日台灣人省錢攻略(2026):用邀請碼 RXFS8L 解鎖新用戶折扣,訂日本飯店機票更省

Trip.com 在日台灣人省錢攻略

住在日本的台灣人如何用 Trip.com 訂日本國內飯店、機票與新幹線?中文介面、可用海外信用卡、24 小時客服。用邀請碼 RXFS8L 解鎖新用戶折扣,完整教學。

Posted on August 28, 2026

Trip.com for Expats in Japan (2026): How Code RXFS8L Unlocks New-User Discounts

Trip.com for Expats in Japan

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.

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