Bureaucracy
My Number, ward office, tax office, resident tax.
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Housing and rent
Suumo, key money, guarantor companies, UR.
Daily survival
Konbini, Suica, MVNO plans, cashless apps.
Health and medical insurance
Shakai/Kokumin, 70% cover, clinics vs hospitals.
Work and taxes
Seishain, arubaito, Daijob, minimum wage by prefecture.
Finance
Bank + inkan, NISA, iDeCo, Wise.