Tokyo Living Insights — Modern Living Tokyo

Jul 24, 2026•5 min read

How to Apartment-Hunt in Tokyo: A Newcomer's Strategy Guide (2026)

A practical, step-by-step guide to apartment hunting in Tokyo for foreigners — covering budgets, train lines, upfront costs, and the fastest way to find...

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Business Manager & Startup Visa in Japan: Launching a Company in Tokyo

Moving Guide

Jul 23, 2026•6 min read

Business Manager & Startup Visa in Japan: Launching a Company in Tokyo

A practical guide to the Business Manager visa and Startup visa in Japan — covering requirements, costs, and how to successfully launch your company in Tokyo.

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Studying Traditional Japanese Arts in Tokyo: Tea, Calligraphy & More

Culture

Jul 21, 2026•5 min read

Studying Traditional Japanese Arts in Tokyo: Tea, Calligraphy & More

Discover how to learn tea ceremony, calligraphy, and ikebana in Tokyo as a foreigner — including English-friendly schools, real costs, and etiquette tips.

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Gaming in Tokyo: Arcades, Retro Shops & the Foreigner's Guide

Lifestyle

Jul 14, 2026•5 min read

Gaming in Tokyo: Arcades, Retro Shops & the Foreigner's Guide

Tokyo is a paradise for gamers — from Akihabara arcades to retro shops in Nakano. Here's your complete foreigner's guide to gaming in Tokyo.

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International Schools in Tokyo: A Parent's Guide to Options & Areas

Moving Guide

Jul 13, 2026•5 min read

International Schools in Tokyo: A Parent's Guide to Options & Areas

A practical guide to international schools in Tokyo — covering curriculum types, costs, school locations, and how to choose housing around your child's commute.

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My Number Card in Japan: 2026 Guide for Foreign Residents

Moving Guide

Jun 18, 2026•6 min read

My Number Card in Japan: 2026 Guide for Foreign Residents

Everything foreign residents need to know about getting and using the My Number Card in Japan in 2026 — including the new health insurance card switch.

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Tokyo Rainy Season Living Guide: Tsuyu Survival Tips

Lifestyle

Jun 17, 2026•5 min read

Tokyo Rainy Season Living Guide: Tsuyu Survival Tips

Survive Tokyo's rainy season with practical tips on mold prevention, guerrilla rainstorms, what to buy, and how to actually enjoy tsuyu. A must-read for...

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Japan Health Insurance for Foreigners: 2026 NHI Guide

Moving Guide

Jun 16, 2026•5 min read

Japan Health Insurance for Foreigners: 2026 NHI Guide

Everything foreigners need to know about Japan's National Health Insurance in 2026 — enrollment rules, costs, coverage, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

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How to Open a Bank Account in Japan as a Foreigner (2026)

Tips & Tricks

Jun 12, 2026•5 min read

How to Open a Bank Account in Japan as a Foreigner (2026)

A practical 2026 guide to opening a bank account in Japan as a foreigner — best banks, required documents, step-by-step process, and English support options.

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