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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 Guide for Akiya Owners: Kumitori, Joukasou, and Costs Explained (2026)
Life in Japan June 26th, 2026

Japanese Toilet Guide for Akiya Owners: Kumitori, Joukasou, and Costs Explained (2026)

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
Apartments in Tokyo for Foreigners: How to Find, Apply, and Get Settled
Life in Japan June 25th, 2026

Apartments in Tokyo for Foreigners: How to Find, Apply, and Get Settled

Everything foreigners need to know about renting in Tokyo: from key money and guarantors to finding foreigner-friendly apartments and settling in after move-in.
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Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer

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