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Buying A House in Japan as a Foreigner: Mortgages, Costs & Legal Tips

Properties & Akiyas

February 27th, 2026

Buying A House in Japan as a Foreigner: Mortgages, Costs & Legal Tips

Know these 6 key tips and your how-to guide to buying a house in Japan.
Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
Koseki Tohon: What Is Japan’s Family Register System?

Life in Japan

February 27th, 2026

Koseki Tohon: What Is Japan’s Family Register System?

What should non-Japanese citizens know about Japan’s family register system (koseki tohon)? Do foreign residents need a koseki? And more!
Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
Workers Accident Compensation Insurance Japan, Explained

Business in Japan Life in Japan

February 20th, 2026

Workers Accident Compensation Insurance Japan, Explained

The essentials of workers' accident insurance in Japan for business owners and employees: what it is, who it's for, how to enroll, and more.
John Cross
John Cross Expat at Mailmate

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