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Life in Japan guide

Find out how to relocate in Japan with the participative life in Japan guide. We also give you the opportunity you to write articles about life in Japan and share your expat experience!

Generalities  

GENERALITIES

general information

Formalities  

FORMALITIES

visas, passports and entry requirements

Visas  

VISAS

work visas, work permits, working holiday visas and residence permits

Work  

WORK

presentation of the work market, good addresses or useful tips

Accommodation  

ACCOMMODATION

how to rent a house or an apartment, leases and rental agreements

Study  

STUDY

student visa, University registration

Health care  

HEALTH CARE

public and private health systems

Bank  

BANK

open and manage a bank account

Tax  

TAX

the personal taxation system

Transports  

TRANSPORTS

train, bus, plane, car rental

Driver's licence  

DRIVER'S LICENCE

find out more about driving requirements

Removal  

REMOVAL

find out more about your house moving

Communications  

COMMUNICATIONS

phone line, internet provider, post office

Leisure  

LEISURE

sports, leisure and cultural activities

Miscelleanous  

MISCELLEANOUS

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