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How Japan’s Visa Types Influence Accommodation Choices

Hire a Moving Company in Japan: Best Services, Costs & Top Movers

Moving in Japan: How to Dispose of Unwanted Belongings

How to Get an Airbnb License in Japan 2025

Getting Internet in Japan 2024

Is it essential to bring cash in Japan 2025?

Moving to Japan: The 4 Essential Things to Know Before Renting an Apartment

Moving to Japan: Essential Apartment Hunting Vocabulary

Procedures for starting water service in Japan

Understanding 1R, 1K, DK, and LDK: A Guide to Japanese Apartment Layouts

How to get a landline telephone in Japan (if you decide you actually need one)
Emergency Numbers in Japan

Do I really need to get a hanko/inkan (personal seal for stamping documents) while I’m living in Japan?

English Language Customer Service Helplines in Japan
Electricity and Gas
Electricity and Gas

Understanding Payment Methods for Utility Bills in Japan in 2024

Forgot to Pay Your Electricity Bill? Here’s What to Do Next

Getting Your Electricity Set Up in Japan

Understand your electricity bill in Japan

How can I heat my home in Japan more comfortably and efficiently?

📞 Contacting the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) Customer Center - Telephone Numbers Listed by Region

📞 Contacting TOKYO GAS by Telephone - Customer Center, call centers, and stores

TOKYO GAS - Choosing a Plan, Opening an Account, and Paying Your Bills

How to Switch Electricity Providers in Japan

How to Create and Close an Electricity Account When Moving in Japan

Green Energy Generation in Japan

Overview and History of the Japanese Electricity Market

What to Do in Japan When the Electricity in Your Home Cuts Out

City gas in Japan; how to open your gas meter and start your contract in Japan as a foreigner?

How to Save on Your Electricity Bill in Japan
Internet and Providers

Getting Internet in Japan 2024

Which mobile phone SIM Card and Internet companies in Japan are user-friendly for English speakers?

Finding free public Wi-Fi in Japan (that is actually free and public)

Review: NTT EAST FLET'S HIKARI and associated providers (Softbank HIKARI, etc.)

How long does it take to get fiber-optic home internet hooked up in Japan and is it worth it?

Home Internet in Japan: Portable (Pocket) Wi-Fi or Fiber-Optic Internet?

Internet options in Japan for visitors or new residents (SIM cards, Broadband, Pocket Wi-Fi)
SIM and Providers
SIM and Providers

Best SIM Cards to visit Japan in 2025

List of eSIM-Compatible Phones | October 2024 Update

How to subscribe to Rakuten Mobile| Step-by-Step Guide

What is the Best SIM Card for Traveling in Japan?

Buying a Mobile Phone in Japan

2022 Best SIM Card Offers in Japan for Long-term Stays

2022 Best SIM Card Offers in Japan for Long-term Stays

A Complete Guide to Applying for LINEMO

The Ultimate English Guide to Rakuten Mobile 2022| Best Unlimited SIM Card in Japan

Applying for SIM Cards and Mobile Phone Service in Japan
Japan Travel Guide

10 Best Places to Live in Tokyo for Expats in 2025

What are the best things to do in Tokyo?

What are the best things to do in Japan?

What are the best ways to enjoy Tokyo at night?

What are the best places to visit in Japan?

When is the best time of year to visit Japan?

What is the Best SIM Card for Traveling in Japan?