Japan Must-Knows Archives

Let’s Talk U.S. Taxes While on JET!

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.

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.

Most people in Japan drive (shocker!) Whether you’re driving for fun or for work, this guide can help you convert your license in Fukuoka-ken

Some things change over time, such as sending mail from Japan to the United States. Thanks to U.S. regulations, I rewrote my how-to guide.

Japan is regarded as a clean country, but how clean is it really? Sometimes, soap is nonexistent in public restrooms. Here are my thoughts.

Japan’s High-Cost Medical Expense Benefit helps those dealing with chronic conditions which require expensive medications. Learn more here.

When you’re a JET, you will need to do a bank transfer at least once. Regardless of the purpose, this guide will walk you through the steps.

When you’re a JET, you may need to transfer money between Japan and the United States. This post breaks down how best to do so easily.

Uh-oh, you come home from work to a re-delivery slip. Don’t threat, here’s how to reschedule package deliveries in Japan!

When you’re a JET, you will interact with the Japanese Healthcare System at least once. This post will guide you through the steps to get started.