Japan Life Guide

Make your life in Japan smoother.

Housing, procedures, work, healthcare and remittance — practical information for foreign residents in Japan.

📂Browse by Category

🏠Housing & Life

🏠How to Rent an Apartment 🔑Foreigner-Friendly Rentals & Guarantor ♻️Garbage Sorting Rules 💡Electricity, Gas & Water Setup 🏦Opening a Bank Account 🚨Emergency Contacts (119/110)

🏛️Administrative

📋Renewing Residence Status 📋Types of Residence Status 📄Address Registration & Juminhyo 🪪My Number Card 🏥National Health Insurance 🚗Converting a Driver's License

💼Work & Jobs

💼Work Permits 🛡️Social Insurance 💰Pension & Lump-sum Refund

🏥Healthcare

🏥Using Hospitals & Clinics

🎒Kids & Education

🎒Nursery & Kindergarten

💴Money & Remittance

💸International Remittance Compared 💳Credit Cards for Foreigners 📊Tax Return Guide