Category: Family & Life
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Japan Childhood Vaccination Schedule 2026: A Parent’s Guide
Japan’s 2026 childhood vaccination schedule from birth to high school, recent changes like the 5-in-1 and PCV20, catch-up after moving,…
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Father’s Day Gift Budget in Japan: The Right Gift for Your Partner’s Dad [2026]
Father’s Day in Japan falls on June 21 this year. From how much to spend on your partner’s dad (¥3,000–5,000…
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Ambulance or Clinic? A Decision Guide for International Parents When a Child Gets Sick in Japan
When your child gets suddenly sick in Japan, this guide walks international parents through calling 119 with an English interpreter,…
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When Your Child Can’t Keep Up with Japanese at School: The Official Support System and What Parents Can Do (2026)
A practical guide for international families in Japan when a child struggles with Japanese at public school. Covers the official…
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Japanese Elementary School Annual Event Guide: Entrance Ceremony, Sports Day, and PTA for International Parents
“Lost on dress codes,” “anxious about PTA,” “can’t read the handouts” — the 3 stumbling blocks international parents face at…
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Which is Better: International School or Japanese Public School? Comparing Costs (¥0–¥4.5M/Year), University Admission, and JSL Support
Choosing between an international school and a Japanese public school for your child? This guide compares costs (¥0–¥4.5M/year), university admission…
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3 Steps for Foreigners to Pass Japanese Daycare Applications: Documents, Points, and the Activity Permission
Foreigners get rejected from Japanese daycare applications for 3 reasons: missing activity permission, low shisuu points, residence card gaps. Don’t…
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Hoikuen vs Yochien vs Nintei Kodomo-en: A Foreigner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Childcare in Japan (2026)
What are the differences between hoikuen, yochien, and nintei kodomo-en? Compare ages, jurisdictions, free education subsidy, English-language support, and visa-based…
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Giving Birth in Japan: A Complete Guide on Procedures, Costs, and the 500,000 Yen Subsidy (2026)
Complete guide for international residents giving birth in Japan. Covers cost estimates, claiming the Lump-Sum Birth Grant (¥500,000), finding English-speaking…
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Child-Care Support Fund: Understanding the Costs and Its Impact on PR for International Residents (2026 Latest)
Confused by the new ‘Child-Care Support Fund’ deduction on your 2026 paystub? This guide explains exact costs by salary, the…
