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Living in Japan
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Living in Japan: Practical Guide for Newcomers
A practical, independent overview of living in Japan: visas, first-weeks paperwork, housing, natural hazards and rural or off-grid options.
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What Daily Life in Rural Japan Is Like
What everyday life is like in rural Japan: transport, housing, community duties and practical steps before you move.
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Preparing a Home for Typhoon Season
How to prepare a Japanese home for typhoon season: know the risk, read the alert levels, secure the house and…
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Long-Term Stay and Visa Options in Japan
A plain-language look at the digital nomad status and the Highly Skilled Professional points route for staying in Japan longer.
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Building Permits for Homes in Japan
A plain guide to building confirmation in Japan and the April 2025 change that narrowed the small-house exemption.
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Japan’s Climate Region by Region
A plain guide to how Japan’s climate differs from Hokkaido to Okinawa, and how to compare regions before you choose…
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Earthquake-Resistant Homes in Japan
Build date, seismic grade and ground tell you most about an earthquake-resistant house in Japan. Here is how to read…
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Akiya: Understanding Japan’s Abandoned Houses
Japan has about 9.0 million vacant homes, but few are for sale. Learn what akiya are, how akiya banks work…
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How Buying Rural Land in Japan Works
Foreigners can own land in Japan, but farmland needs local approval and non-residents must report purchases. Here is how the…