Earthquakes in Japan — Resources for before, during and after an earthquake in Japan
To help you prepare for the next earthquake in Japan, use these guides and links to essential sites, apps, and emergency phone numbers. Prepare for an earthquake in Japan How to put together an emergency kit for disasters in Japan... More
How long do you have to quarantine when you enter Japan?
As of March 6th, Japan still requires some returnees and foreigners to quarantine when they enter the country. On March 1st, Japan started easing strict entry controls, with students and business people being allowed in from some countries. However, tourists... More
Which cities in Japan had the biggest declines and gains in foreigner population in 2021?
In this post, we give an overview of the cities and wards where resident foreigners live in Japan and which cities in the top 100 lost and gained the greatest number of foreigners. The rankings below are based on data... More
Business Travelers and Students to be Allowed to Enter Japan by End of Feb: Nikkei
The Nikkei newspaper reports that the Japanese government will gradually relax COVID-related border controls by the end of February, starting with the resumption of entry for business travelers and international students. As a first step, 1,000 business travelers and students... More
Questions your real estate agent will ask when you’re renting an apartment in Japan
When you rent an apartment in Japan, you’ll have to have a lot of information on hand even before you step inside for your first room viewing. Here are the questions you should prepare for! Questions about yourself These are... More
If I move to another city in Japan, do I owe residence tax to my previous city?
Since 2022 is just around the corner, we want to answer this frequently asked question. Many people move in January or between January and March, which is the busy season in the Japanese rental market. When you move from one... More
Japan Border Update: Travelers arriving from the US now required to quarantine for first 3 to 6 days in gov’t facility
The United States Embassy in Tokyo has issued a travel alert to advise travelers arriving from the United States that all travelers arriving from the US (including all 50 states, the district of Columbia, and all US territories) are now... More