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Practical tips for expats living in Japan. Everything from daily life hacks and money-saving strategies to navigating Japanese systems as a foreigner in Tokyo and beyond.
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.
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.
Tokyo's minimum wage rose ¥54 to ¥1,280 an hour on October 1, 2026, and at least 15 prefectures moved the same day. Here is what the raise is worth in real pay, who it covers, and what to do if your wage is below it.
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.
Learn how to write a Japanese resume with this step-by-step guide. Includes format, templates, photo tips, and essential kanji for job applications in Japan.
Learning a new language can be a challenging yet rewarding experience, especially if you're an expat living in Tokyo.
Managing Homesickness ! Living abroad can be an incredible experience, but it can also come with challenges such as homesickness.
How to make friends in Tokyo as a foreigner, from an 18-year resident and community founder: the events, methods and mindset that actually work — and the 5 mistakes that keep newcomers lonely.