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No Purchase Receipt? How to Dispose of Major Appliances in Japan When the Store Is Unknown or Closed
Methods for secondhand appliances, gifts, and leftover items from previous tenants: municipality pages, cooperative stores, self haul, and collection transport.
How to Dispose of TVs, Fridges, Washers & AC Units in Japan (Appliance Recycling Law Guide)
A practical hub guide for foreign residents: why Japan's four major appliances are not sodai gomi, the two fee types, and which disposal method fits your situation.
Post Office Appliance Recycling Tickets in Japan: What to Bring and How to Fill Them Out
Step-by-step guide to paying for a home appliance recycling ticket at Japan Post or Yucho Bank, what information you need, and what to do before drop-off.
Japan's Employment-for-Skill-Development Program: How It Differs from Technical Intern Training (2027)
The Employment-for-Skill-Development Program (θ²ζε°±ε΄) starts April 1, 2027βnot in 2026. Compare it with Technical Intern Training and Specified Skilled Worker No. 1, with timelines and transitional rules from official ISA sources.
Foreign License Conversion in Japan: What Changed in October 2025
A practical guide to converting your foreign driver's license in Japan after the October 2025 reformsβdocuments, tests, exemptions by country, and who cannot apply.
Japan Visa vs. Status of Residence: The Complete Map (2026)
Visa and Status of Residence are separate systems in Japan. This guide maps the full picture β work, study, and short-stay routes β with official sources and step-by-step entry points.
Japan Fee Changes in 2026 β Departure Tax, Visa, Residence, and Passport Fees Explained
Japan's departure tax triples to Β₯3,000 and passport fees drop from July 2026. Visa and residence fee hikes are proposed but not finalized. A clear breakdown of what is confirmed, what is pending, and who is affected.
Tourists Can No Longer Take the JLPT in Japan from 2026 β What Changed and What to Do
From 2026, the JLPT in Japan requires a residence card. Tourists and short-term visitors are no longer eligible. Here is what changed, why, and how to find an overseas test site.
Bicycle Transfer and Registration: My Real Experience with Inconsistent Guidance
Real experience of bicycle registration transfer (cancellation β re-registration) in Japan. Koban couldn't handle it, but a bicycle shop accommodated us. Re-registration completed about a week later (Β₯700). Includes questions to confirm beforehand.
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