Living in Japan
How do you file your income tax (kakutei shinkoku) in Japan?
How to file your income tax in Japan - a step-by-step guide.
Getting started in Japan
Collection of things you might need to know to live in Japan
Living in Japan
What's it like to convert your license in Japan?
May marked the end of a long and trying period of my life. Trials and tribulations abounded in the form of paperwork, waiting, more paperwork, more waiting, a grumpy Japanese man, and a ten-minute drive that, supposedly, can tell a grumpy Japanese man everything he needs to know about my
Living in Japan
What's it like to do a surgery in Japan?
A loose guidebook to navigating a surgery in Japan.
Getting started in Japan
My preferred credit card in Japan, and why
A follow up on my experience applying for a credit card in Japan. At the risk of being reductionist, to my mind there's really only 1 credit card worth getting...
Getting started in Japan
How do you get a credit card in Japan?
One year in the making. I've finally gotten the credit card i wanted in Japan. Here's what i've pieced together about the process, and how i view improving your odds for getting one.
Getting started in Japan
What are Imabari towels and why do they matter to you?
Well, they don't. They matter to me. Which is why i'm writing about it. Maybe a little hyperbolic, but using one was a moment of exposure to little luxuries. These towels don't matter to you now, but they could by the end of this post.
Getting started in Japan
What is furusato nouzei and how do i use it?
Furusato nouzei is a great way to get something back for paying your taxes - this post covers what it is, how it works, and what to watch out for.
Getting started in Japan
What should you think about when renting an apartment in Japan?
Renting an apartment in Tokyo was the most painful renting experience i’ve had in my life. Now that i have your attention, i should also disclose that i’ve never rented before this, ever.
Getting started in Japan
What happens when you first move to Japan?
Things you may want to know about moving to Japan. Disclaimer: this is not gospel, it's my personal experience. Do with it what you will.