Your First Friend in Japan
Free tools that help foreigners save ¥100,000+ per year in Japan. 33 tools. 100+ Q&As. All free.
EasyNihon is a free platform with 50+ tools and guides that help foreigners navigate daily life, visas, taxes, healthcare, and housing in Japan — built by expats with 17+ years of experience.
A finding from the series
Australia's PALM farm scheme? Pacific Islands only — not open to most applicants.
34 comparisons · scored · updated for 2026
Japan vs everywhere else
Honest, scored comparisons for your specific situation — not marketing.
AI & tech jobs in 2026
Japan scores 31/40 — hiring fresh grads while US/UK entry-level hiring collapses
Digital nomad visa
Most of this audience is nationality-excluded from Japan's version entirely
Crypto tax
UAE scores 35/40 vs Japan 26/40 — the gap narrows in 2028 but stays real
Spouse visa
Japan scores 35/40 — no minimum sponsor income required
Construction & trades
Australia pays more, but Japan's PR pathway is the most mature
Working holiday visa
Japan: zero of 9 core countries currently eligible
Health insurance
Unpaid premiums will block Japan visa renewals from June 2027
Bringing your parents
US treats parents as immediate relatives — no annual cap at all
From the guide library
Fresh guides worth reading
The latest and most useful guides across visas, work, business, and daily life in Japan.
Japan's New 30 km/h Residential Speed Limit 2026
Since September 1, 2026, the legal speed limit on many residential roads across Japan dropped from 60 km/h to 30 km/h — and it applies whether you drive a car, van, or delivery scooter.
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Japan Visa & Residence Fee Increase October 2026
Starting October 1, 2026, Japan's Immigration Services Agency will charge much higher fees for changing your visa type, renewing your visa, and applying for permanent residence.
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Best Country for International Students in 2026
The complete, sourced comparison of tuition, work hours, and the path to permanent residency for international students across Japan, the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, and Germany.
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Starting a Crypto Business in Japan
Japan just passed its biggest crypto regulatory overhaul since 2017 — what the 2027-2028 reform actually opens up for founders, compared to Singapore, the UAE, and Hong Kong.
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Japan Accommodation Tax 2026: Full City List
Many Japanese cities charge an Accommodation Tax on top of your hotel bill — in 2026 several cities raised rates or added new taxes, led by a dramatic jump in Kyoto.
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Japan Cyclist Fines 2026: Full Blue Ticket List
From April 1, 2026, Japan started issuing real fines to cyclists under the new Blue Ticket System — 113 violations now carry a fine, up to ¥12,000 for phone use.
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Dedicated hubs — agreements, official agents, and the specific opportunities each community asks about most. Pick yours.
Solve Real Problems
Practical tools that actually help with daily life in Japan. No fluff, just solutions.
Garbage Sorting
City-specific sorting guides for your daily life
Paycheck Decoder
Understand every line on your Japanese payslip
Hospital Helper
AI-powered medical translator for clinic visits
Fraud Shield
Protect yourself from scams targeting foreigners
Bicycle Laws 2026
New fines up to ¥500,000 - know the rules
Resume Maker
Create a proper Japanese 履歴書 in minutes
Scholarship Finder
Find scholarships for international students
Child Benefits
Calculate your 児童手当 and subsidies
First 30 Days Checklist
Just arrived? Check these off as you complete them.
Real Questions, Real Answers
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Learn Japanese While Living in Japan
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燃えるゴミは月曜日に出してください。
もえるゴミはげつようびにだしてください。
Moeru gomi wa getsuyoubi ni dashite kudasai.
Burnable garbage is collected on Mondays. Please put it out by 8 AM.
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40+ tools with adaptive Japanese content
Real Content
Learn Japanese with practical guides about taxes, hospitals, visas - things you actually need.
Adaptive Difficulty
Content automatically adjusts to your JLPT level. N5 sees simple sentences, N1 sees native text.
Audio & Furigana
Listen to pronunciation, see readings above kanji, and toggle romaji/English hints.
Secret Tips Only Locals Know
Insider tricks to save money and make life easier in Japan. Collected from years of expat experience!
Furusato Nozei Tax Hack
MoneyDonate to rural towns, get tax deduction + free gifts (rice, meat, fruits). Up to 30% of residence tax!
Conbini ATM Secret
Daily LifeFree Japanese Classes
LearningCheap Furniture Hack
HousingLoved by Foreigners Across Japan
Real stories from real community members
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English Teacher · 3 years in Japan
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The Ripple Effect of Knowledge Sharing
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