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Everything you need to know about living in Japan in 2026. Practical guides for expats on housing, transport, healthcare, money-saving tips, and building a life in Japan.
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.
Japan visa fees rose July 1, 2026: single-entry visa from ¥3,000 to ¥15,000 (5× increase), multiple-entry from ¥6,000 to ¥30,000. First revision in 48 years. Complete confirmed-numbers guide for expats — renewals, PR applications, status changes, and what it costs you now.
Japan's government published new PR language requirement guidelines on July 3, 2026 — recommending mandatory Japanese Language and Lifestyle Learning as a condition for permanent residency. JLPT N2 expected benchmark. Trial from fiscal 2028. Complete expat guide to what's changing, who's affected, and what to do right now.
SMBC Olive is the all-in-one bank account + Visa card every expat in Japan should have in 2026. Open it with referral code FF67062-8762991 and get ¥1,000 in V Points — full step-by-step guide.
Japan permanent residency revocation 2026: new law effective April 2027 allows PR to be revoked for deliberate tax or insurance non-payment. Who is at risk, what triggers it, and what every PR holder must do now.
Mercari’s real cost isn’t just 10% — it’s 10% + shipping + a ¥200 payout fee. Full fee tables, take-home calculator, reverse-pricing formula, and 4 ways to cut fees. Code GUJURR = ¥500 free.
Mercari charges 10%, Yahoo! Flea Market only 5%, Rakuma 4.5–10% — full fee comparison with real take-home calculations. Referral codes: GUJURR (¥500) and WWYMXZ (¥1,000 PayPay).
18 years in Tokyo. Here's what actually makes solo travel here extraordinary — best neighborhoods, solo dining, day trips, safety tips for women, how to meet people, and the pass that unlocks 50+ attractions. The honest guide. Updated July 2026.