Practical advice, cultural insights, and helpful guides for living in Japan
Navigate the complex world of Japanese mobile phone promotions - understand cashbacks, MNP bonuses, hidden penalties, and how to avoid costly mistakes as a foreigner in Japan.
Navigate Japan's complex mobile phone system with our comprehensive guide for foreigners - from major carriers to budget MVNOs, requirements, hidden costs, and English support options.
Learn insider strategies to significantly reduce your mobile and internet costs in Japan with our comprehensive guide for foreigners covering carrier switches, hidden discounts, and smart usage tips.
Learn if your smartphone will work in Japan, understand technical certification (Giteki), network bands, SIM lock issues, and legal considerations for foreign devices.
Discover the fascinating cultural reasons behind Japan's unique smartphone features - from unmutable camera sounds to QR code obsession, mobile payments, and bath-friendly designs.
A comprehensive guide to inspecting Japanese apartments before signing a contract, including what to check, questions to ask, and red flags to watch for.
Understanding the cultural aspects of Japanese apartments, from neighborhood etiquette to traditional-design elements, and how they might differ from what you're used to.
Essential tips for preparing your apartment for earthquakes, typhoons, floods, and other natural disasters common in Japan, with evacuation planning guidance.
Specialized housing advice for english-teachers, alts, and JET participants, including school proximity considerations, housing-stipends, and mid-contract moving strategies.
Everything you need to know about pet policies, finding pet-friendly-housing, managing pets in small spaces, and navigating cultural expectations in Japan.
Step-by-step instructions for setting up electricity, gas, water, internet, and completing necessary procedures when moving into a new-apartment in Japan.
Comprehensive advice on the move-out process in Japan, deposit-return expectations, cleaning requirements, and how to avoid common deduction pitfalls.