Administrative papers
Residence records, seal registration, My Number, and certificates.
LIFE MANUAL
Japan Life Manual
Practical systems for housing, healthcare, banking, mobile, insurance, and disaster readiness. L-02
94 life flows
18 procedure lists
7 urgent scenarios
TOPIC MAP
Topic Index
Start from traceable topic nodes instead of scattered posts. 01 06
First week
Address registration, health insurance, phone, bank, and transit.
02Housing and community
Viewing, contract, guarantor, garbage sorting, local rules.
03Healthcare
Clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, referrals, insurance cards.
04Safety and disaster
Earthquakes, typhoons, shelters, emergency calls, supplies.
05Mobile and payment
Phone plans, internet, bank accounts, cash, and daily payments.
QUICK START
Quick Guides
Use these when you need an answer first, then read deeper.Mobile plans
Major carriers, budget SIM, short-term and long-term options.
Read guideRenting a room
Timeline, fees, documents, and move-in steps.
Read guideSeeing a doctor
Reception, first visit, prescription, pharmacy, insurance payment.
Read guideOpening a bank account
Banks, Japan Post Bank, online banks, and newcomer limits.
Read guideREADING PATH
Suggested Reading Path
- Set address and ID
- Build phone and payment
- Check healthcare and insurance
- Learn community rules
- Recheck official and city updates
LATEST ENTRIES
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A practical sequence for making your residence card, address, contact, health insurance, and payment setup usable.
Before Arrival in Japan: Documents and First-Month Checklist
Prepare residence documents, money, transport, connectivity, insurance, and safety information before landing.
Healthcare and Insurance in Japan: How to Prepare for Care
Understand insurance enrollment, clinic flow, My Number insurance-card materials, and what to verify locally.
Long-Term Life in Japan: Renewals, Records, and Local Rules
Build a maintenance rhythm for residence status, address, insurance, work, housing, and disaster readiness.
Japan Real Estate Guide: Housing Types, LDK Terminology, and Renting Rules
From detached houses to tower mansions, and from 1K to 1LDK. Dive deep into Japan's building materials, housing layout terms, and incredibly high initial rental costs.
Your First Week Living in Japan
A practical order for residence registration, insurance, phone, banking, and transport.
Opening a Bank Account in Japan
Compare banks, online banks, Japan Post Bank, documents, and newcomer constraints.
How to Visit a Doctor in Japan
A basic flow for reception, referral, payment, prescription, and pharmacy pickup.
Garbage Sorting Basics in Japan
Understand burnable waste, recyclables, collection days, designated bags, and bulky waste booking.