JAPAN LIFE GUIDE
A multilingual action guide for moments when Japan feels hard to navigate.
Popular concerns
SearchFind a Hospital and Show Symptoms
Summarize symptoms and find a clinic, hospital, or hotline.
Emergency Numbers and Language Support
Call 110 for police and 119 for ambulance or fire. Find the JNTO hotline for English, Chinese, and Korean support.
Reserve a Shinkansen
Book Shinkansen tickets while checking official sites, counters, and pickup rules.
Use IC Cards such as Suica
Suica types, iPhone and Android requirements, top-ups, gates, and low-balance basics.
Extension of Stay vs. Change of Status
Distinguish extending the same activity from changing your activity or status, then check timing and documents.
Trash Sorting and Collection
Check municipal sorting rules, collection days, and required bags.
Categories
Arrival and Departure
Visit Japan Web, airport procedures, tax-free goods, and departure checks.
How to Use Uber in Japan
Request licensed local taxis with Uber, or use a taxi stand and airport pickup when the app is not available.
Luggage and Travel Support
Choose airport delivery, temporary storage, or delivery from your hotel to the airport.
Stay Connected in Japan
Choose eSIM, a physical SIM, pocket Wi-Fi, or airport free Wi-Fi.
Transport
Shinkansen, local trains, IC cards, and station actions.
Trash and Manners
Trash bins, smoking areas, and behavior at popular places.
Emergency
Hospital, police, ambulance, insurance, and urgent actions.
Money and Payments
Cash, ATMs, Suica, and tax-free basics.
Food
Ticket machines, tipping, allergy, and halal-friendly checks.
City Office Procedures
Residence records, My Number, residence card, and health insurance.
Banking and Money
Bank accounts, tax filing, pension, and money procedures.
Daily Infrastructure
Housing, trash sorting, moving, and daily living basics.
Family, Childcare, and School
Birth notifications, status of residence, childcare, and school procedures in order.
This site is not an official authority. For administrative, medical, tax, and visa matters, always confirm the latest information with official links and your local municipality.