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Kanbei Udon: Fukuoka’s Hidden Gem

Kanbei Udon: Fukuoka’s Hidden Gem

By Casey Corbin | December 3, 2024

Kanbei Udon is a hub for Fukuoka Prefectural JETs. This little shop shaped my experience in ways which I can’t do justice. This is my story.

How To (Properly) Cancel SoftBank Hikari

How To (Properly) Cancel SoftBank Hikari

By Casey Corbin | August 27, 2024

SoftBank is one of Japan’s largest internet service providers. This guide aims to help you cancel SoftBank Hikari with minimal headaches.

The 18-Step Guide to Moving Out of Japan

The 18-Step Guide to Moving Out of Japan

By Casey Corbin | August 25, 2024

Every JET must land at some point, which means going through the daunting moving process. This 18-step guide helped me, so let me help you.

How to Apply for your Lump Sum Pension Withdrawal

How to Apply for your Lump Sum Pension Withdrawal

By Casey Corbin | August 20, 2024

When you’re a JET, you may return home. This guide shows you how to complete your lump sum pension withdrawal application.

Recontracting Decisions While On JET

Recontracting Decisions While On JET

By Casey Corbin | December 13, 2023

When you’re a JET, you get to decide how long you want to stay. Most JETs make their recontracting decision at the end of the year. Let’s go!

Are JETs Expats or Immigrants?

Are JETs Expats or Immigrants?

By Casey Corbin | November 28, 2023

In short, it depends on how you define expat or immigrant. This article discusses my thoughts on whether JETs are expats or immigrants.

Let’s Talk U.S. Taxes While on JET!

Let’s Talk U.S. Taxes While on JET!

By Casey Corbin | November 20, 2023

When you’re an American JET, you need to file taxes to the U.S.A. in addition to Japan. This article offers tax software recs for U.S. JETs.

Tipico: Japan’s Best Italian Wine Bar 

Tipico: Japan’s Best Italian Wine Bar 

By Casey Corbin | July 1, 2023

Are you looking for fine Italian wine and some tapas to share with friends? Tipico in Fukuoka’s Hirao neighborhood has got you covered!

Let’s Talk Japanese Residence Tax

Let’s Talk Japanese Residence Tax

By Casey Corbin | June 18, 2023

It’s your first June in Japan and, SURPRISE! You just received your first Residence Tax Bill. Here’s what it is and how you can pay it.

Exploring the Sasaguri Tunnel

Exploring the Sasaguri Tunnel

By Casey Corbin | March 7, 2023

JR Kyushu hosted a night walking tour of the Sasaguri Tunnel, one of Kyushu’s longest rail tunnels. These are my experiences.

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