Category: Living in Japan
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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 info and…
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Garbage Rules in Japan: Sorting, Bulky Items & Appliances
How to sort and put out garbage in Japan: finding local rules, plastics, collection times and bags, batteries and spray…
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What to Do After Arriving in Japan as a Student (2026)
Just landed in Japan as a student? Here’s what to do after arriving in Japan, in order: Residence Card, SIM,…
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Japan License Conversion Guide 2026 (Gaimen Kirikae)
Convert your foreign driver’s license in Japan under the October 2025 rules: who can apply, the 50-question test, exempt countries,…
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International Student Monthly Living Costs in Japan (2026)
How much do international students spend monthly in Japan? JASSO data breaks down rent, food, tuition, regional gaps, and how…
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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 km/h. It…
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How to Get a Juminhyo in Japan: Certificate of Residence
Need a juminhyo in Japan? Compare the four ways to get one, what each costs, whether your residence status appears,…
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Breaking: M7.1 Earthquake Hits Kumamoto, Japan, Maximum Intensity 7 — Tsunami Advisory Issued (July 28, 2026)
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kumamoto region of Japan around 4:27 PM on July 28, 2026, with a maximum…
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Double Typhoon Incoming (June 2026): Typhoon No. 7’s Latest Track, No. 8’s Movement, and What to Prepare Right Now
Typhoon No. 7 and No. 8 are both approaching Japan simultaneously. No. 7 is expected to hit Okinawa’s main island…
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Typhoon No. 6 Hits Transport by Region: Local Lines Suspended in Kanto, Kansai & Tokai, 520+ Flights Cancelled (Updated June 3, 2026)
Typhoon No. 6 makes its closest approach to Kansai early on June 3 and to Kanto around midday. JR West,…
