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How To Get A Japanese Phone Number: A Guide For Foreigners
Life in Japan July 2nd, 2026

How To Get A Japanese Phone Number: A Guide For Foreigners

Need a Japanese phone number? You’ve come to the right place. Here is your guide on how to get a Japanese phone number guide.
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Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
Japanese Toilet Upgrade Guide for Akiya Owners: Wastewater Systems, Costs, and What to Check Before You Buy
Life in Japan June 26th, 2026

Japanese Toilet Upgrade Guide for Akiya Owners: Wastewater Systems, Costs, and What to Check Before You Buy

Planning to upgrade the toilet in your akiya? Whether your property has a kumitori pit, a joukasou tank, or municipal sewage, this guide explains what it means for your renovation and what you should expect to pay.
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Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer
Japanese Neighborhood Associations: A Guide for Expats
Life in Japan June 25th, 2026

Japanese Neighborhood Associations: A Guide for Expats

Should you join one? What will happen if you don’t? We cover what to know as a renter or property owner in Japan.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer