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New to Japan: First-Month Procedures (Residency, Bank, SIM)

New to Japan: First-Month Procedures (Residency, Bank, SIM)

🏠 4d ago

Navigate your first month in Japan with this step-by-step guide. Learn to register residency, open a bank account, and get a SIM card easily. Overcome bureaucracy & language barriers.

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Japan New Arrival: Post-New Year Admin for Residents & Banking

Japan New Arrival: Post-New Year Admin for Residents & Banking

🏠 2026年1月6日

Navigating Japan’s bureaucracy post-New Year? This guide covers resident registration, bank account opening, and health insurance for new foreign residents.

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