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7 Articles

01 [2026 Edition] Best SIM Cards for Foreigners in Japan: Comparison by Needs

02Best SIM Card for Foreigners in Japan 2026: From ¥1,650/mo & No Credit Card Needed

03[2026 Guide] How to Open a Japanese Bank Account Without Waiting 6 Months: The Ultimate Foreigner's Guide

04[2026 Review] No Residence Card Needed! The Pros & Cons of Mobal Japan SIM

05[Definitive Guide] How to Get a SIM Card in Japan: Can You Apply Without a Residence Card?

06[No Credit Check] Is JP Smart SIM Best for Foreigners? Reviews & The Ultimate 'Bridge Strategy'

07[Reddit Consensus] How to Watch Netflix US/UK from Japan: Best VPNs Ranked (2026)

Housing & Daily Life

14 Articles

01 [2026 Guide] Best Home Internet in Japan: Fiber vs Home Router vs Pocket Wi-Fi

02Best Electricity Provider in Japan for Foreigners (2026 Guide): Switch to Octopus & Get ¥8,000 Bonus

03Is Village House the Best Option for Foreigners? The Truth About Screening and the "Short-Term/Furnished" Trap [2026 Edition]

04Leopalace21 Guide for Foreigners: Screening, Reputation, Costs & Noise

05Rent vs. Buy: Is Renting Furniture & Appliances Actually Cheaper? A Complete 2-Year Cost Comparison [2026]

06[2026 Comparison] Which Share House is Best for Foreigners? Oakhouse vs Cross House

07[2026 Edition] The Complete Roadmap to Renting an Apartment in Japan: 7 Steps from Search to Move-in

08[2026 Edition] Top 5 Furniture & Appliance Rentals for Foreigners in Japan: No Credit Card Required?

09[2026 Guide] The Truth About Japanese Apartment "Initial Costs": Understanding Deposit, Key Money, and How to Negotiate

10[2026 Picks] Top 5 Rental Services for Foreigners in Japan: Compared by English Support & Approval Rates

11[The 2026 Problem] No Visa Renewal if Pension is Unpaid? Stricter Immigration Rules Under the New Takaichi Administration & Tax Steps Foreigners Must Take Now

12【Cheap Tokyo Apartments】$0 Deposit/Key Money & Furnished! Why Foreigners Should Choose "Share Door Apartments" (Rent from ¥30k)

13【Ultimate Guide】Moving in Japan Procedures: Checklist from Move-out to the First 14 Days

14【Winter 2026】Electricity Bills Too High? Top 5 \"Amazon Best\" Heaters to Warm Up Freezing Japanese Homes

Money & Cards

15 Articles

01 [Dec 2026 Update] Is the Rakuten Ecosystem Dead? 5 New Rules to Save ¥30,000/Year After the "Nerf"

02Cashless Japan 2026: PayPay vs. Rakuten Pay - Which App Should You Download?

03Cost of Living in Tokyo 2026: Monthly Breakdown & Money-Saving Hacks

04Get ¥20,000 Fast in Japan (2026): TikTok Lite + Rakuten Card Step-by-Step

05How to Get Your Full Japanese Pension Refund When Leaving (¥300,000-500,000 Average)

06Nenmatsu Chosei vs. Kakutei Shinkoku: The Complete Tax Guide for Foreigners in Japan

07Residence Tax in Japan: Why Your Paycheck Shrinks in Year 2 & The "Leaving Japan" Trap

08[2026 Edition] Ultimate PayPay Guide: Registration & eKYC Hacks for Foreigners + 30% Cashback Campaign

09[Fee Comparison] Top 4 Money Transfer Services from Japan: Wise, SBI Remit, Revolut, Bank Transfer

10[Until Dec 31] How to Do "Furusato Nozei" on Amazon: English Guide & Best Gifts (Rice, Meat, Daily Goods)

11【2026】Costco Japan Rejects Visa! The Mastercard Trap & Solutions for Foreigners

12【2026】Furusato Nozei Guide for Foreigners: Lower Residence Tax & Get Rakuten Points

13【Ends Mar 2026】Not Earning d POINTS on Amazon? The "¥5,000 Wall" Strategy & 10th Anniversary Roulette Guide

14【Foreign Residents】Can You Open a NISA at Rakuten Securities? A Complete Guide to Name Traps & Return Rules

15【Practical Guide】 How to Apply for a Rakuten Card: English Input Hacks & How to Avoid Rejection

Work & Study

11 Articles

01 [2026 Guide] How to Become a Freelance Engineer in Japan: Visas & Earning ¥10 Million

02Best Job Sites in Japan for Foreigners (2026): English-Friendly + Japanese Level

03The Ultimate Guide to Recruitment Agents in Japan for IT Engineers & Programmers

04[10-Sec Check] HSP Visa Point Calculator: The Salary Strategy to Get Permanent Residency in 1 Year (2026)

05[2026 Guide] Side Jobs with an Engineer/Humanities Visa: Legal Pitfalls & Safe Ways to Earn

06[Escape English Teaching] Become an Engineer in Japan! Top 3 Coding Bootcamps for Foreigners [Get up to ¥560k Benefit]

07[Free] How to Turn Your Commute into a Japanese Classroom: Best Audible Books for Expats

08[N4 Japanese OK] Earn ¥300,000/Month with Free Dorm! Why Factory Jobs Are Popular Among Foreigners in Japan

09[Winter Only] Save 250k JPY/Month with Free Rent & Food! 3 Reasons Foreigners Should Work at Japanese Ski Resorts (Niseko / Hakuba)

10【2026 Edition】Caregiver Vocational Training & Subsidy Guide for Foreigners | Get up to ¥100,000 & Qualification Routes

11【Side Hustles for Foreigners】 The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Crowdsourcing & Earning with Your Residence Card

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