The official Japan guide
10 in-depth, government-sourced topics — from visa fees and the selection system to documents, medicals and your first 30 days. Members can download each as a PDF.
Visa & Immigration Fees
A complete 2026 breakdown of Japanese visa and residency fees in JPY — including the J-Skip…
Free to public Selection System
How Japan selects migrants in 2026 — the points-based HSP fast-track, the premium J-Skip route, and…
Free to public Document Authentication
How Japan handles apostilles and document authentication — and what you need for foreign documents to…
Paid membership Police Clearance Certificates
How to obtain a Japanese police clearance certificate (hanzai keireki shoumeisho) and what foreign police certificates…
Paid membership Immigration Health Exams
Japan's approach to health requirements for migrants — what's required, what isn't, and the NHI system…
Paid membership Language Tests
What Japanese language certification you need for each visa category and naturalisation — and how to…
Paid membership Qualifications Recognition
How to get your foreign qualifications recognised in Japan — the profession-specific process every skilled worker…
Paid membership Moving Checklist (90 Days)
A complete pre-departure to first-month checklist for moving to Japan in 2026.
Paid membership First 30 Days After Arrival
A week-by-week plan for your first 30 days in Japan — every critical settling-in task laid…
Paid membership Visa Refusals & Appeals
Japanese visa refusal — why there's no court appeal route, the standard reapplication strategy, and how…
Paid membership Latest Japan articles
News, explainers and how-to guides — updated continuously.
Choosing a School in Asia for Your Child: The 2026 Parent’s Guide
Parent's guide to schools in Asia in 2026 — international, local, bilingual options in Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Thailand.
Opening a Bank Account in Asia as an Expat in 2026: Country-by-Country
Country-by-country expat guide to opening bank accounts in Asia in 2026 — Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia. Official sources.