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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 (育成就労) starts April 1, 2027—not in 2026. Compare it with Technical Intern Training and Specified Skilled Worker No. 1, with timelines and transitional rules from official ISA sources.
Japan's Foreign Residents Hit 4 Million: Who Lives Here and What It Means
ISA statistics show Japan exceeded 4 million foreign residents for the first time at the end of 2025. Nationality, visa status, regional spread, and everyday life impacts explained.
Foreign Residents Are Up, Police Cases Are Down: Reading Japan's 'Foreign Crime' Data Carefully
What police statistics actually show about foreign residents and crime in Japan. A data-first guide to definitions, common misconceptions, and what to watch for.
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