Your Japan journey
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Your Japan journey
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Your Japan journey
Clear steps for everyday life, documents and peace of mind.
Understand your residence card, changes and replacement procedures.
Find the correct procedure for extending your stay or changing activities.
Check the current permanent-residence procedure and the evidence relevant to your circumstances.
Connect moving-in, moving-out and address-change procedures.
A practical route to obtaining a copy of your residence record: jūminhyō.
Understand the identification number, card application and common uses.
Prepare for a medical visit and find suitable information about care.
Understand the routes to health coverage and which office or employer to ask.
Connect national pension, employees’ pension and your contribution records.
Explore lump-sum withdrawal and social-security agreement information before leaving.
Find the responsible service for social support and benefits.
Understand where to check income tax, resident tax and filing information.
Prepare for banking identification and everyday payments.
Navigate shared facilities and local rules with confidence.
Find official information on walking, cycling and using roads safely.
Find the licensing route and your prefectural licensing authority.
Check the current foreign-licence conversion procedure before booking.
Find the official small-vessel licensing route for your intended boating activity.
Connect emergency services, warnings and local evacuation information.
Find community classes, online learning and practical language support.
Connect moving-out, residence, tax, pension and contract procedures.