Japan Guide

Coming to Japan, Accommodation, Banking

Some of the challenges facing newbies thinking of coming to Japan don't go away even after years of living in Japan. Finding good accommodation and anything related to banking for example can be a recurring nightmare in Japan.

News, Visa, Telephone, Internet

GaijinPot provides timely news insider information and links related to difficult questions like visas, or on how to get a telephone and an internet connection.

Learning Japanese, Children, Shopping, Transportation, Regions

But help yourself first and learn Japanese. Especially if you have family/children. Even a little Japanese can help when out shopping or day-to-day transportation, or making trips to the regions of Japan. There are many Books on Japan that provide invaluable insight.

Legal, Tax, Entertainment

Legal & tax issues and questions related to Health in Japan and Investments on the other hand are probably better answered by professionals. But, of course, don't forget to have fun! There's lots of great entertainment in Japan.