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Expat guides, tips, and resources for living in Japan in 2026. Updated information for foreigners navigating daily life in Japan — from apps and banking to food and transport.
Japan spent ¥5.48 trillion intervening in currency markets on May 1 after yen crashed to 160.7 per dollar. What this means for expat remittances, mortgages, and the cost of living in Japan.
Japan measles outbreak 2026 has hit 299 cases by April 12 — already exceeding all of 2025, with Tokyo the hardest hit. A 240% increase. What expats must know about symptoms, vaccination, and whether masks protect you.
Don Quijote's parent company opened the first Japan Robin Hood store on April 25, 2026 in Aichi Prefecture. Rice balls from ¥85, 300 stores planned by 2035. What expats need to know about Japan's newest discount grocery chain.
Japan food inflation hit 7%+ in 2025. Rice prices doubled to ¥4,748 for 5kg. In 2026 things are moderating but costs remain elevated. Real grocery prices, shopping tips, and the budget survival guide for Tokyo expats.
Japan spring wage negotiations delivered 5.46% average raises in 2025 — highest since 1991. Average professional salary is now ¥6.2M/year. Complete 2026 salary guide for foreigners working in Japan.
After Japan's M7.7 Iwate earthquake on April 20, 2026, are you prepared? Complete expat guide: go-bag checklist, essential apps, how to find your evacuation route, building safety explained, and what to do during and after a quake.
Tokyo property prices are at record highs in 2026 while the BOJ raised rates to 0.75%. Can foreigners buy in Japan? Mortgage options, new April 2026 disclosure rules, and everything expats need to know about Japan real estate.
Sending money from Japan in 2026? Compare Wise, SBI Remit, Revolut, and Japanese banks by real fees and exchange rates. GoRemit closed October 2025 — here’s the best alternative. Complete expat guide by Peter Chen, 18-year Tokyo resident and TIFE founder.