Applying for Daycare (Hoikuen) in Japan: A Complete Guide for Foreign Residents
Choosing a nursery school (hoikuen) in Japan can feel overwhelming, especially if you are a foreign resident dealing with new systems, documents, and deadlines. This…
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Japan Through Japanese Eyes
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Guide to Japan’s Maternal and Child Health Handbook (Boshi Techo) and Childhood Vaccinations
Becoming a parent in Japan comes with many new experiences, but one of the most unique and helpful tools you’ll receive is the Maternal and…
Japan’s High-Cost Medical Expense Program: What Foreigners Need to Know
Japan is known for having one of the most affordable and efficient healthcare systems in the world, but even here, medical bills can get expensive—especially…
What Is Japan’s National Health Insurance? A Complete Guide for Foreign Residents
Living in Japan means enjoying amazing food, safe streets, and a world-class transportation system—but sooner or later, you’ll also need to deal with something extremely…
A Foreigner’s Guide to Calling an Ambulance in Japan: When, How, and What to Expect
If you’re living in Japan, one of the most important things to understand is how emergency services work—especially ambulances. The system is extremely reliable and…
Child Medical Expense Subsidy in Japan: What Foreign Residents Should Know
In Japan, many municipalities subsidize medical expenses for children. Learn how the system works, how to apply, and what foreign residents must check. 1. What…
How Foreign Nationals Can Get Unemployment Insurance Benefits in Japan
If you are living and working in Japan as a foreign national, you might wonder whether you’re eligible for unemployment benefits when your job ends,…
How Much Does Childcare Cost in Japan? Free Preschool Explained for Foreign Families
Japan has made significant strides in recent years to reduce the cost of early childhood education and care. But if you’re a foreign national living…
Japanese Fathers and Childcare: My Experience
It’s been six months since my daughter was born, and she’s growing up healthy and strong.This time, I’d like to share my experience raising my…
How to get birth control pills in Japan
For many women, oral contraceptives (the “pill”) are a common and convenient choice for birth control and for managing menstrual health. However, Japan has a…
Giving Birth in Japan: Our Experience and How Much It Cost
At the age of 41, I became a father for the first time when my daughter was born. My wife is 37.Our journey to parenthood…
Japanese Public Housing “Danchi” Life
In Japan, public housing complexes known as Danchi can be found all across the country. I myself lived in a Danchi until I moved out…