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Visas, work, residency, and daily life in Japan - explained clearly and honestly.
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Everything foreigners need to know about opening a convenience store (konbini) in Japan in 2026 β franchise vs. independent, Business Manager Visa requirements, 7-Eleven vs FamilyMart vs Lawson franchise terms, royalty structures, startup costs, real profitability, JFC loans, required licenses, and the honest realities of the market in 2026.
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Everything foreigners need to know about opening a restaurant in Japan in 2026 β visa options, company structure, all required licenses, location strategy, startup costs, bank loans, JFC financing, staffing rules, ghost kitchens, and the October 2025 Business Manager Visa changes fully explained.
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Complete 2026 guide to buying a car in Japan as a foreigner β required documents, parking certificate, shaken explained, kei vs standard cars, which banks offer car loans without PR, full cost breakdown, taxes, insurance, and how to sell or leave with your car.
By Adminβ’Everything foreigners need to know about opening a convenience store (konbini) in Japan in 2026 β franchise vs. independent, Business Manager Visa requirements, 7-Eleven vs FamilyMart vs Lawson franchise terms, royalty structures, startup costs, real profitability, JFC loans, required licenses, and the honest realities of the market in 2026.
By Adminβ’Everything foreigners need to know about opening a restaurant in Japan in 2026 β visa options, company structure, all required licenses, location strategy, startup costs, bank loans, JFC financing, staffing rules, ghost kitchens, and the October 2025 Business Manager Visa changes fully explained.
By Adminβ’Complete 2026 guide to buying a car in Japan as a foreigner β required documents, parking certificate, shaken explained, kei vs standard cars, which banks offer car loans without PR, full cost breakdown, taxes, insurance, and how to sell or leave with your car.
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Everything foreigners need to know about getting a driving license in Japan in 2026 β license conversion (gaimen kirikae), country exemptions, required documents, the written and driving tests, JAF translation, costs, and the October 2025 rule changes explained.
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A complete 2026 guide to getting a work visa in Japan β all visa types explained, step-by-step application process, Certificate of Eligibility, required documents, and the fastest path to permanent residency.
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The complete 2026 Osaka travel guide β where to eat takoyaki, okonomiyaki and kushikatsu, the best nightlife in Dotonbori and Namba, Osaka's hidden neighborhoods, and how to use the city's absurdly simple transit system to get everywhere fast.
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The complete 2026 Kyoto travel guide β best temples by season, where to see cherry blossoms and autumn foliage, Gion geisha district, Arashiyama bamboo, cultural experiences, and practical tips for visiting Japan's ancient capital.
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The complete Tokyo travel guide for 2026 β best neighborhoods for every travel style, must-eat foods and where to find them, and the 4 best day trips from Tokyo. Written by foreigners living in Japan.
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Everything foreigners need to know about Japan's National Health Insurance (NHI) in 2025 β who must enroll, how premiums are calculated, what's covered, step-by-step sign-up, and how to reduce your bill.
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The complete 2026 guide to where to stay in Japan β best neighborhoods and top hotel picks for every budget in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Hakone, and Sapporo. Includes ryokan recommendations, booking tips, and when to book cherry blossom and autumn season travel.
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Confused about resident tax in Japan? Learn how much you pay, when itβs billed, salary deductions vs lump sums, and why foreigners are often surprised by June tax bills.
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Confused about Japanβs year-end tax adjustment? Learn how εΉ΄ζ«θͺΏζ΄ works for foreigners, who needs it, required forms, refunds, and common mistakes to avoid.
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