Life in Japan
Everyday procedures for foreign residents living in Japan.
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Applied online? How to prove your application is pending (special period) after the June 2026 residence card redesign
Online applicants get no "application pending" stamp on their residence card. How to prove your status in the special period after the June 2026 card redesign.
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Having a baby in Japan as a foreign resident: 3 procedures you must complete (and the deadlines)
Had a baby in Japan? Foreign parents must file a birth notification in 14 days and apply for the baby's residence status in 30 days. Here's how.
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How to Get Your Documents Notarized and Apostilled in Japan for Use Abroad: A Guide for Foreign Residents
How foreign residents in Japan can get a passport, Residence Card, or proof of address notarized and apostilled for use abroad, such as buying property overseas.
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Foreign Residents in Japan Top 4 Million: What the 2025 Figures Show
Foreign residents in Japan reached 4,125,395 at the end of 2025, topping 4 million for the first time. Which nationalities and statuses drove the growth?
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What to Do If You Lose Your Residence Card While Abroad?
Lost your residence card abroad? Get a police report, avoid being denied boarding with a Certificate for the Re-entry Permit Deadline, and reissue in Japan.
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3.4 Million Foreign Residents in Japan (2023)
Foreign residents in Japan hit a record 3,410,992 at the end of 2023. See the top nationalities and statuses of residence, led by China and Permanent Resident.
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A Foreign Football Player Taxed, Not a “Non-Resident” but a “Resident”
A J-League player was ordered to pay about ¥580 million in additional tax after being treated as a tax resident, not a non-resident. Why tax residence matters.
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