Living in Japan

A full breakdown of Japan's resident tax (municipal tax + prefectural tax) — how it's calculated, when it's due, and what expats need to know, including whether working holiday participants must pay and how to handle it before leaving Japan.

Before moving to Japan long-term, find out what to do with your home country health insurance — whether to suspend, pause, or cancel it. Covers general principles, Japan enrollment requirements, and country-by-country guidance for expats from common origin countries.

A complete guide for expats looking for work in Japan: understanding Japan's unique job-hunting culture, recommended foreigner-friendly job platforms, how to write a Japanese resume (履歴書) and work history document (職務経歴書), and job strategies for different Japanese ability levels.

How to keep costs low while living in Japan: bulk supermarkets, drugstore discount tactics, loyalty points, and using second-hand shops — a practical money-saving guide for expats living in Japan day to day.

A complete guide for expats applying for Japan's Permanent Residence (永住許可), covering the general 10-year requirement, spousal exemption, Highly Skilled Professional fast track, required documents, review timelines, and key eligibility criteria.

Everything international students in Japan need to know about legal part-time work: how to apply for Permission to Engage in Activity Other than That Permitted (資格外活動許可), the 28-hour weekly limit during term time, full-time work rules during school holidays, and the legal consequences of violations.