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A guide to Japan Post domestic and international mail, including letter and parcel rates, fixed-rate envelopes, optional services and sending procedures.
A guide to opening a Japanese bank account as a foreign resident, covering Japan Post Bank, SMBC and SBI Shinsei, plus ATM, app and transfer points.
Japan Post offers domestic letters, Click Post and Yu-Pack, plus international EMS. Learn about rates, labels, addressing and customs requirements.
Residents must join public health insurance; visitors need travel insurance. The guide covers costs, coverage, finding a doctor and emergency contacts.
An overview of Japan Post Bank, SBI Shinsei, Rakuten Bank and PayPay apps for foreign residents, including features, language support and practical checks.
Japan offers several work visa routes, official job-search support and a workplace culture with strict manners, punctuality and hierarchy.
Hierarchy, long hours in some workplaces, after-work socialising and limited paid leave are common themes; etiquette and preparation matter.
A practical checklist covering documents, housing costs, arrival registration, banking, utilities and local services for your first weeks in Japan.
A practical guide to upfront costs, layout codes, screening and contracts when renting an apartment in Japan, with tips for foreign residents.
Waste separation in Japan varies by municipality. This guide covers the main categories, collection rules in Tokyo and Osaka, and how to sort PET bottles.
A practical guide to Japanese supermarkets, covering chains, fresh and prepared food, late-day discounts, payment methods and online delivery.
Practical guidance on noise, rubbish sorting, shared spaces and greeting neighbours, with local rules from Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Yokohama.
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