Living in Japan
From September 1, Japan’s Local Streets Are 30 km/h: Roughly 70% of Ordinary Roads, No Sign Required
On September 1, 2026, the default speed limit on Japan's local streets dropped from 60 km/h to 30…
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Power Banks Banned for In-Flight Use from April 24, 2026: Japan’s Complete Guide to the New Carry-On Rules
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Specified Skilled Worker ‘Food Service’ Visa Suspended | What Happens to Your Visa? A Status-Based Guide (2026)
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Geisha vs Maiko Explained! Common Mistakes Tourists Make Could Lead to Fines (2026)
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Japan’s Specified Residence Card Launches June 2026: Benefits, How to Apply, and What to Know About the Combined Card
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Can You Work Part-Time on a Dependent Visa? Hired With Almost No Japanese
A 29-year-old from Indonesia on a Dependent Visa, with only greeting-level Japanese, was hired at a Kyoto craft…
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Can You Get Hired on a Student Visa? A 23-Year-Old Chosen From a ‘Japanese Beginners OK’ Listing
A 23-year-old American on a Student Visa, with conversational (N3) Japanese, was hired at an Osaka cafe. Why…
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Can You Work Part-Time on a Job-Hunting Visa? A 36-Year-Old’s Real Hiring Story in 12 Days
Can you work part-time on Japan's job-hunting visa? A 36-year-old from Myanmar got hired in Tokyo in 12…
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Silver Week 2026 Japan Flight Booking Timing and Crowds
Flying home for a Japanese holiday break, or exploring Japan instead? When you book changes the price and…
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Specified Skilled Worker Visa (Tokutei Ginou): SSW 1 vs 2
Thinking about the Specified Skilled Worker visa? How SSW 1 and SSW 2 differ, the 19 fields, the…
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