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Japan Tax Filing for Foreigners: Your Kakutei Shinkoku Guide (2026)

Japan Tax Filing for Foreigners: Your Kakutei Shinkoku Guide (2026)

🏠 4d ago

Navigate Japan’s annual tax filing (Kakutei Shinkoku) as a foreign resident. This practical guide covers deadlines, documents, deductions, and e-Tax help for 2026.

Life
Smooth Exit Japan: Your Essential Checklist for Leaving Japan

Smooth Exit Japan: Your Essential Checklist for Leaving Japan

🏠 2026年1月11日

Leaving Japan this spring? Navigate housing, utilities, garbage, and official procedures with this practical guide to avoid penalties and ensure a smooth exit.

Life
Mastering January: Your Guide to Japanese Tax & Winter Bills

Mastering January: Your Guide to Japanese Tax & Winter Bills

🏠 2026年1月11日

Navigate January finances in Japan. Understand Kakutei Shinkoku (tax filing) for foreigners and practical tips to reduce high winter utility bills (electricity, gas, kerosene).

Life
Japan Winter Survival Guide: Warm Workspaces, Cozy Living & Battling January Blues

Japan Winter Survival Guide: Warm Workspaces, Cozy Living & Battling January Blues

🏠 2026年1月9日

Digital nomads in Japan: master winter with this guide to warm workspaces, managing heating costs, and combating the January blues. Stay productive & healthy.

Life
Japan Winter Emergency: 119/110 Calls & Medical Help for Visitors

Japan Winter Emergency: 119/110 Calls & Medical Help for Visitors

🚨 2026年1月4日

Lost in Japan during a winter emergency? This guide provides clear, practical steps on calling 119/110, getting medical help, and bridging the language gap. Essential for visitors.

Safety
Japan New Year Survival: Shogatsu Closures & Community Guide

Japan New Year Survival: Shogatsu Closures & Community Guide

🏠 2025年12月18日

Navigate Shogatsu (Japanese New Year) as a nomad or solo traveler. Learn about closures, find open food, manage transport, and discover community events in Japan.

Life
Japan Winter Safety: Snow, Power, Hypothermia Readiness

Japan Winter Safety: Snow, Power, Hypothermia Readiness

🚨 2025年12月2日

Prepare for Japan’s winter. This guide covers snowstorm safety, power outage tips, hypothermia prevention, emergency services access, and essential Japanese phrases for visitors and residents.

Safety

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