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Practical insight from people building in Japan.
Business, investment and relocation guidance grounded in real work on the ground.

“My Number” card
This card will make your life easier! Let us explain why and how to obtain one.
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Required Docs for Address Registration & Opening a Bank Account
Here’s what you’ll need to bring with you to register your new address in Japan, as well as to open a Japanese bank account.
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Registering your official seal
Getting the (in)famous Hanko is the easy part. Now getting your seal formalized is the hard part.
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Signing up for national insurance
Japan has a well-established affordable insurance system. This is how you get it
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Upon arrival
What happens after arrival? Let’s find out!
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