Start Life in Japan Post-New Year: City Hall, Bank, Utilities
Navigating Japan’s post-New Year administrative rush? This guide simplifies City Hall, banking, and utility setup for new foreign residents. Beat the crowds.
Month: 1月 2026
Japan Post-New Year Admin: Your Guide to Address, Bank & Utilities
Overwhelmed by Japan’s post-New Year bureaucracy? This guide simplifies address registration, bank account opening, and utility setup for new residents.
Japanese Tax Return Guide: Kakutei Shinkoku & Gensen Choshu Hyo
Demystify your first Japanese tax return. Learn about Kakutei Shinkoku, Gensen Choshu Hyo, required documents, e-Tax, and deductions for foreigners in Japan.
Japan Winter Sports Gear: Sales, Secondhand & Sizing Guide
Navigate January sales, find international sizes, discover secondhand deals, and explore local Japanese brands for ski and snowboard gear in Japan.
Buy Ski/Snowboard Gear in Japan: Tokyo & Budget Guide
Don’t bring heavy gear! Discover where to buy affordable new and used ski & snowboard equipment in Japan, including Tokyo’s Kanda shops and budget options. Includes Japanese phrases.
Warm, Affordable Winter Breakfasts in Japan: Beyond Konbini
Discover authentic, budget-friendly, and warm Japanese breakfast options for winter. Go beyond convenience stores with our guide to local eateries, chain restaurants, and essential phrases.
Navigating Crowded Japan Trains: Post-New Year’s Safety Guide
Essential guide for safely navigating Japan’s crowded trains and Shinkansen during the post-New Year’s U-turn rush. Avoid delays, pickpockets, and slips.
Winter Japan Commute Safety: Icy Platforms, Delays & Crowds Guide
Navigate Japan’s winter public transport safely. Learn to handle snow delays, icy platforms, and peak hour crowds with our practical guide for international visitors.
Japan Winter Transport: Real-Time Snow Alerts & Safety Guide
Navigate Japan’s winter transport safely. Get real-time snow alerts, understand disruptions, find English updates, and stay prepared for snow-related delays.
Japan Winter Travel: Real-time Transport Updates & Safety
Navigate Japan’s winter transport disruptions with real-time info, alternative routes, and essential safety tips for post-New Year’s travel.