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Japan Tax-Free Shopping Now Means Paying Tax First: 5 Mistakes That Cost You the Refund (Nov 2026)
Since November 1, 2026, tax-free shopping in Japan means paying tax at the store and getting it back…
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JLPT December 2026: Applications Open Aug 24. Act Fast Before They Close
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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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Visa & Legal
Specified Skilled Worker ‘Food Service’ Visa Suspended | What Happens to Your Visa? A Status-Based Guide (2026)
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Culture & Society
Geisha vs Maiko Explained! Common Mistakes Tourists Make Could Lead to Fines (2026)
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Typhoon Checklist for Japan: How Residents Can Prepare
Typhoon preparation in Japan for residents: a checklist, power cuts, planned train suspensions, work, when to evacuate, English…
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How Many Types of Wagashi Are There? Seasons and Shelf Life
Wagashi types, the seasonal calendar, shelf life, tea ceremony manners, top shops in Tokyo and Kyoto, and what…
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Mortgage in Japan Without Permanent Residency: Buying a Home
How to get a mortgage and buy a home in Japan, based on official sources: loans without permanent…
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Konbini Oden: How to Order, Ingredients and Prices
How to order konbini oden, with Japanese phrases for the register. Ingredients, prices at 7-Eleven, Lawson and FamilyMart,…
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Culture & Society
Halloween in Japan: Should You Dress Up? Work, Daycare, Home
Halloween in Japan comes up at work, nursery school, or your building. How to ask or decline, check…
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