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Raising Bilingual Kids in Japan

on September 03, 2026

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Postpartum Life in Japan

on September 03, 2026

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Car Insurance in Japan for Foreign Residents

on September 03, 2026

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How to Choose a Japanese Language School

on September 01, 2026

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What It's Actually Like Working a Factory Job in Japan

on August 31, 2026

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Child Allowance (児童手当) in Japan

on August 30, 2026

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Konbini Onigiri Are Getting Cheaper

on August 30, 2026

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Moving Companies in Japan

on August 26, 2026

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Health Insurance in Japan

on August 26, 2026

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Setting Up Home Internet in Japan

on August 24, 2026

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Furnishing Your New Apartment in Japan

on August 24, 2026

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Renewing or Changing Your Visa in Japan

on August 18, 2026

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Job Sites vs. Job Agencies in Japan

on August 18, 2026

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Job Sites vs. Job Agencies in Japan

By now, if you've been following this series, the basics of daily life in Japan — SIM card, bank account, apartment, insurance, internet, even furniture — are probably sorted out. Once that groundwork is in place, a lot of foreign residents start thinking about the next big step: finding a better job, or their first job, in Japan. But "just search online" turns out to be more complicated than it sounds once you realize how many different services exist. This post is a general overview of the main ways foreign residents look for work in Japan, and how to think about choosing between them. The Main Ways Foreign Residents Look for Work Broadly speaking, most job searches in Japan fall into one of these categories: General job-listing sites — large, mainstream platforms used by both Japanese and foreign job seekers, covering a wide range of industries and roles Foreign-resident-focused job agencies — services that specifically support non-Japanese candidates, often w...

Ultimate Guide: Where to Buy Pokémon Cards in Japan (2026)

Where to Buy Pokémon Cards in Japan: The Honest Guide (2026) The first time I walked into a Pokémon card vending machine corner in Akihabara, I spent twenty minutes just staring. Floor-to-ceiling machines, each one stuffed with packs I'd never seen in any other country. I didn't know what to buy first. That's a good problem to have—but only if you know where to look. Quick answer: The best places to buy Pokémon cards in Japan are official Pokémon Centers (guaranteed authentic, exclusive items), specialty card shops in Akihabara and Nakano Broadway (best for singles and rare finds), and Pokémon card vending machines scattered across Tokyo (open 24/7, great for impulse buys). Japan releases new sets months before international markets and offers products you simply can't find elsewhere.

Child Allowance (児童手当) in Japan

If you're raising kids in Japan, there's a monthly government payment almost every family with children qualifies for, regardless of nationality: 児童手当 (jidou teate), or "child allowance." Here's a general overview of what it is, how much it pays, and what foreign resident families should know before applying. What Is Child Allowance? Child allowance is a monthly payment from the Japanese government (administered through your local municipal office) to households raising children, meant to help offset the cost of raising kids. It's separate from things like childcare subsidies or medical cost support — this is a direct monthly payment. How Much Does It Pay? As of the most recent system update (effective October 2024), the general payment amounts are: Ages 0–2 : ¥15,000/month per child Ages 3 through high school age (18, until March 31 of that school year) : ¥10,000/month per child Third child and beyond : ¥30,000/month per child (regardless of age band ...

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