# Nihontsu - Japan Living Guide — Life in Japan, in 6 languages

> Life in Japan, in 6 languages (iPhone/iPad app by SIA Digital Technology K.K..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nihontsu-japan-living-guide/id6791421363 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SIA Digital Technology K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781900584)
- Category: News, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-13
- Data updated: 2026-10-24

## What is Nihontsu?

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.

## Is Nihontsu safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Nihontsu.

## Is Nihontsu legit?

Nihontsu - Japan Living Guide has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Nihontsu is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2026-10-20

- Added onboarding guides for newcomers to Japan: what to prepare before departure, receiving your residence card, the 14-day move-in notification, and opening a bank account.
- Improved search speed and accuracy.
- Search results now show a result count.
- Fixed several display issues and improved stability.

### 1.4 — 2026-09-16

bug fix

### 1.3 — 2026-09-15

bug fix

### 1.2 — 2026-08-27

bug fix

### 1.1 — 2026-08-24

bug fix

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