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Starting a business in Japan: the Business Manager visa after the reform
¥30 million in capital, one employee, management experience: what changed for starting a business in Japan.
Guides for moving to Japan
Practical guides for moving to Tokyo and Japan, covering housing, visas, formalities, family life and work, with up-to-date figures.
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Buying property in Japan as a foreigner: rules and prices in 2026
The 2026 rules, prices in Tokyo, financing, fees and earthquake standards: what a foreigner should know before buying in Japan.
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Earthquake preparedness in Tokyo: what to do when you have just moved in
Alert apps, the 1981 building standard, supplies: three things to do in your first week in Tokyo.
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Health insurance and pension in Japan: what foreign residents need to know (2026)
My Number card, contributions checked at renewal, secondment, refund when you leave: the essentials on health insurance and pension.
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Driving in Japan: converting a French driving licence in 2026
Test exemption, documents, centres and fees in Tokyo: how to convert a French driving licence in Japan.
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Permanent residency in Japan: requirements, exceptions and fees (2026)
Length of residence, exceptions, requirements and fees: where the rules for permanent residency in Japan stand.
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Japan residence permit in 2026: new fees, residence card and rules
New fees since October 2026, the combined residence and My Number card, contributions checked at renewal: the full update.
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Living in Tokyo with a family: daycare, child allowance and the French school (2026)
Free daycare, the 018 Support allowance, the French international school: the essentials for moving to Tokyo with children.
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Moving to Tokyo: the complete guide for foreigners (2026)
The steps of a move to Tokyo, in order, with up-to-date figures and a detailed guide for each one.
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Renting an apartment in Tokyo as a foreigner: rents and costs in 2026
Average rents, move-in costs and what landlords expect: the essentials for renting an apartment in Tokyo as a foreigner.
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Working in Japan as a foreigner: sectors that are hiring, salaries and visas (2026)
Sectors short of staff, salary benchmarks and the visas to know about before working in Japan.