JAPAN LIFE GUIDE
A multilingual action guide for moments when Japan feels hard to navigate.
Popular concerns
SearchFind a Hospital and Show Symptoms
Summarize symptoms and find a clinic, hospital, or hotline.
Số khẩn cấp và hỗ trợ ngôn ngữ
Gọi 110 khi cần cảnh sát và 119 khi cần xe cấp cứu hoặc cứu hỏa. Có đường dây JNTO hỗ trợ tiếng Anh, Trung và Hàn.
Reserve a Shinkansen
Book Shinkansen tickets while checking official sites, counters, and pickup rules.
Use IC Cards such as Suica
Suica types, iPhone and Android requirements, top-ups, gates, and low-balance basics.
Extension of Stay vs. Change of Status
Distinguish extending the same activity from changing your activity or status, then check timing and documents.
Trash Sorting and Collection
Check municipal sorting rules, collection days, and required bags.
Categories
Arrival and Departure
Visit Japan Web, airport procedures, tax-free goods, and departure checks.
Cách dùng Uber ở Nhật Bản
Gọi taxi địa phương được cấp phép bằng Uber, hoặc dùng điểm đón taxi và dịch vụ sân bay khi không dùng được ứng dụng.
Luggage and Travel Support
Choose airport delivery, temporary storage, or delivery from your hotel to the airport.
Stay Connected in Japan
Choose eSIM, a physical SIM, pocket Wi-Fi, or airport free Wi-Fi.
Transport
Shinkansen, local trains, IC cards, and station actions.
Trash and Manners
Trash bins, smoking areas, and behavior at popular places.
Emergency
Find a hospital and understand travel insurance. Call 110 or 119 immediately from the Emergency button above.
Money and Payments
Cash, ATMs, Suica, and tax-free basics.
Food
Ticket machines, tipping, allergy, and halal-friendly checks.
City Office Procedures
Residence records, My Number, residence card, and health insurance.
Banking and Money
Bank accounts, tax filing, pension, and money procedures.
Daily Infrastructure
Housing, trash sorting, moving, and daily living basics.
Family, Childcare, and School
Birth notifications, status of residence, childcare, and school procedures in order.
This site is not an official authority. For administrative, medical, tax, and visa matters, always confirm the latest information with official links and your local municipality.