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If you successfully renew your Japanese residence status, you’ll eventually receive a postcard from Japan’s Immigration Services Agency. Congratulations,That po…
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While searching for a place to live in Tokyo, I discovered the unique world of danchi（团地） , Japan’s large housing estates. If you would like a glimpse of life i…
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Last week, after updating my Residence Card information in the Japan Post Bank app, I suddenly found that I could no longer log in. The app simply displayed: “S…
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Recently, I made a mistake that I had actually warned others about before. While updating my Residence Card information for my PayPay Credit Card account, I acc…
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If you live in Japan as a foreign resident, keeping your bank records up to date is important. When your Residence Card expires, Japanese banks may restrict acc…
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I usually rely on Google Maps whenever I travel around Tokyo. However, after making two trips to the \[ Tokyo Regional Immigration Services Bureau \] recently f…
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I had read before that many Japanese people have a deep emotional attachment to trains. But it was only after living in Tokyo that I began to observe this railw…
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A strange but fascinating topic suddenly started trending in Japanese news recently. Food giant Calbee announced that because of supply shortages linked to tens…
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Japan is widely known as one of the world’s most aging societies. During my time living here, I’ve had the chance to observe this “silver society” from an every…
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With the new school and moving season approaching, I’ve received many messages asking for specifics. I dug through my archives and found the footage of the unit…
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When you first land in Japan, what is your 1 priority? It’s registering your address at the local Ward Office (Kuyakusho) to update your Residence Card (Zairyu…
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Many newcomers ignore this due to language barriers, busy schedules, or general "doctor anxiety." However, these checkups are a cornerstone of Japan’s longevity…
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If you are living in Japan and have tried to apply for a bank card, set up utilities, or register for an online service, you’ve likely hit an invisible wall: th…
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Congratulations! If you’ve received your green JP Post Bank card in the mail, you are almost there. However, the card is not yet "active" for all services, and…
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If you have recently moved to Japan or are starting a business here on a long term visa, your first major hurdle is likely opening a bank account. Most "mega ba…
