Nihontsu - Japan Living Guide

Nihontsu (日本通) is a living guide for foreign residents in Japan, written in a language you actually read. Residence procedures, taxes, health insurance, labor rules, disaster alerts — information that normally exists only in Japanese, reorganized into something you can understand and act on. ■ Six languages English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Indonesian. Switch languages with one tap, right on the article you are reading — no need to exit or reconfigure anything. ■ Organized by topic - Residence status and immigration - Work and employment - Taxes - Medical care and insurance - Transportation - Culture and daily life ■ Fast search Type a keyword like "visa", "tax" or "insurance" and get matching articles instantly, with a result count. ■ Disaster alerts Earthquake information and disaster warnings from the past 24 hours, shown in your selected language. In an emergency, please also check official sources. ■ Who it is for - Students who have just arrived in Japan - Anyone starting their first job in Japan - Technical intern trainees and Specified Skilled Workers - Long-term residents who need to keep up with changing procedures - HR staff at companies that employ foreign nationals ■ About the content Articles are edited from information published by Japanese government agencies. Our editorial policy is published inside the app, under Settings. ※ This app provides general reference information. It is not legal, tax or medical advice for individual cases. For specific matters, please consult the relevant government office or a qualified professional.