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Move-out costs in Japan explained. Normal wear is the landlord responsibility; you pay only for damage you caused. How foreigners avoid being overcharged and how to push back.

How foreigners register their address (juminhyo) in Japan. The 14-day rule, what to bring, why you need it for a bank, SIM, insurance and jobs, and how it connects to tax.

Why foreigners get rejected for credit cards in Japan, and how to get approved the first time. Why the Rakuten Card suits your first card, a pre-application checklist, and the debit-card alternative.

Which SIM in Japan can you get without a credit card? Compare Rakuten Mobile, ahamo, povo and Nihon Tsushin by price, data, coverage and eSIM. Plus the three walls foreigners hit and how to sign up.

Home internet in Japan for foreigners: fibre vs home router vs pocket Wi-Fi. Why a no-installation home router (Rakuten Turbo) suits newcomers, prices, and how to sign up in a rental.

The cheapest way to send money from Japan to Nepal or Sri Lanka. Compare Wise, banks, IME, Prabhu and Western Union: how much arrives on 100,000 yen, choosing by your family, and how to send.

Renting an apartment in Japan: the real move-in cost (4-6 months), the documents you need, and how to rent without a Japanese guarantor using a guarantee company.

Living in Japan over 3 months? You must join National Health Insurance. How to enrol, what it costs, the 14-day rule, using your card, and how unpaid premiums affect your visa renewal.