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How to see a doctor in Japan as a foreign resident: why to start at a local clinic, the extra fee at large hospitals without a referral, insurance proof after the paper card change, and free multilingual help from AMDA.

How to send parcels in Japan: Japan Post, Yamato and Sagawa services, konbini drop-off, waybills, cash on delivery, banned items and the October 2026 changes.

The four parts of a Japanese electricity bill, the key Japanese words on the statement, why winter bills rise, and what you can do. Includes the FY2026 renewable surcharge of 4.18 yen per kWh.

Owning a bike in Japan: how to do the required anti-theft registration, transfer a used bike, get a removed bike back, and meet helmet and insurance rules.

Japan's fastest-growing phone scam: callers pretending to be police. What real police never do, what to do if you get the call, and how to screen unknown callers on iPhone, Android and LINE.

How foreign children enter Japanese public elementary and junior high schools: free tuition, how to apply, April grade rules, costs and Japanese support.

Which number to call in Japan for fire, ambulance, police, medical advice and scams, what to say on the phone, and how interpretation works on 119 calls. Based on official FDMA, police and JNTO information.

How foreign residents apply for licensed daycare: the documents you need, the points system that decides your chances, autumn deadlines for April entry, free fees for ages 3–5, and what to do if you are not placed.

How to extend your period of stay in Japan: when to apply, where, documents, the new fees from 1 October 2026, the special period and receiving your new card.