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Japan Holiday Transport Safety: Crowds, Drunks, & Last Trains
Fukubukuro Japan: Your Smart Guide to New Year Lucky Bags
Stay Warm & Work: Japan’s Winter Nomad Rentals for Foreigners
Japan Winter Travel: Navigating Early Morning Transport Delays Safely
Japan New Year Late Dinner: Your Survival Guide (Dec 29-Jan 3)
Lost in Japan’s Snow? Your Winter Night Emergency Guide
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After 9 PM in Japan: Your Cozy, Vegetarian Winter Dinner Survival Guide (Beyond Izakaya)
Lost and hungry after 9 PM in wintery Japan with dietary needs? I’ve been there. This guide from a Japan local fixer reveals how to find warm, vegetarian-friendly, non-izakaya dinners, avoiding tourist traps.
Late-Night Lifesavers: Your Konbini Guide to Warm, Cheap Winter Dinners in Japan (After 9 PM, New Year’s Included!)
Restaurants closed? Freezing and hungry? I’ve spent 10 years in Japan navigating late-night meals. Discover the best warm, cheap, and easy konbini dinners that saved me.
Winter Quakes in Japan: My 10-Year Guide to Staying Warm, Safe & Connected
10-year expat here. Winter earthquake in Japan? Don’t freeze up! Get my vital cold-weather survival tips, communication hacks, and what to pack to stay warm & safe.
Japan’s Winter Gauntlet: From Ski Slopes to Icy Streets, Your Emergency Survival Guide
Don’t let Japan’s heavy snow catch you off guard! As a 10-year expat, I’ll show you how to handle winter sports injuries, icy falls, and transport disruptions with zero stress. Real talk, real solutions.
Japan Winter Quake: Your Lifeline Travel Guide for Earthquakes & Staying Warm
Don’t panic! As a 10-year expat, I’ll show you how to prepare for a winter earthquake in Japan, find shelter, communicate, and stay warm. Your essential safety guide.
Leaving Japan? Your Expat-Proof Checklist for a Smooth, Fee-Free Departure
Don’t get caught by hidden fees! As a 10-year expat, I’ll walk you through cancelling contracts, deregistering residency, and getting your pension. Your ultimate Japan departure guide.
Don’t Get Lost in Translation: Your My Number Card Explained by a Japan Expat Fixer
My Number Card got you confused? I’ve been there. This guide, from an expat living in Japan for 10+ years, breaks down applying, using, and navigating Japan’s digital ID, with real talk and practical tips.
Japan Visa Extension & Status Change: My Brutally Honest Guide to Not Screwing Up Your Stay
A veteran expat’s guide to Japan visa extensions and status changes. Learn application steps, required documents, fees, and common pitfalls to avoid rejection. Real talk, no fluff.