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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.
An overview of Japan Post Bank, SBI Shinsei, Rakuten Bank and PayPay apps for foreign residents, including features, language support and practical checks.
A practical guide to upfront costs, layout codes, screening and contracts when renting an apartment in Japan, with tips for foreign residents.
A guide to Japan’s health, pension, employment and workers’ compensation insurance: who joins, what each covers and how costs are split.
Hierarchy, long hours in some workplaces, after-work socialising and limited paid leave are common themes; etiquette and preparation matter.
A guide to the September 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, covering ticket dates, seat types, a three-day itinerary and practical travel details.
Tabelog scores and award lists name restaurants but not districts; pair them with area pages to plan Tokyo meals by neighbourhood.
Obon brings busy transport, bon odori and family grave visits. Plan ahead, book early and respect local customs.
Plan crane games in Kawasaki, the Tokaido Shinkansen to Nagoya and a reservation-only Ghibli Park visit, with transport, ticket and timing details.
A guide to Mount Fuji photography, covering viewpoints such as Lake Kawaguchi and Chureito Pagoda, seasonal visibility, best times and practical gear advice.
A practical guide to Osaka photography locations, from Dotonbori at night and Osaka Castle to Shinsekai and the Umeda Sky Building.
Practical guidance on Kyoto’s iconic photo locations, crowd timing, access, temple photography restrictions and autumn illumination dates.
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