Living in Japan,Made Simple
Navigate Japanese procedures, banking, housing, and more — in your language, step by step.
Essential Guides for Foreign Residents
Everything you need, organized by situation
Visa & Residence Status
Renewal, change & permanent residency
Resident Registration & My Number
City hall procedures & My Number card
Opening a Bank Account
Required documents & recommended banks
National Health Insurance & Pension
Enrollment procedures & exemptions
Driver's License Transfer
Foreign to Japanese license conversion
School Enrollment for Children
Public & international school options
Renting an Apartment
Guarantors & foreigner-friendly rentals
Mobile Phone & SIM Contract
Getting a phone plan as a foreigner
Tax Filing & Taxes
Income tax for foreign residents
Departure & Exit Procedures
Deregistration & pension withdrawal
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Popular Resources
Most-used tools for foreign residents
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