Archive for February, 2010

National Health Insurance for Foreigner in Japan

National Health Insurance for Foreigner in Japan

Posted on21. Feb, 2010 by James.

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One of the most important thing you need to concern when you live in Japan especially with family is the Health Insurance. If everything is fine you probably don’t see any urgency why you should have it. But you can’t expect to always live in a perfect condition. And considering the expensive cost of medical treatments in Japan you better registered for the National Heal Insurance. This is applied for foreigner who granted a period of stay in Japan for one year or more.

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Japan Alien Registration at a Glance

Japan Alien Registration at a Glance

Posted on12. Feb, 2010 by James.

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According to Japan Immigration Regulation, foreigner staying more than 90 days must register at the city hall of residence within 90 days upon their arrival in Japan including family members under 16 years old. Besides you also must register for new born baby within 60 days after the date of birth. This process is also known as Alien Registration.

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10 Important Things To Do to Start Living in Japan

10 Important Things To Do to Start Living in Japan

Posted on06. Feb, 2010 by James.

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Back to couple of months ago when i came to Japan for the first time. I think the first 3 months was the hardest period to start living in Japan. I was lucky since my wife came to Japan first and my daughter and i came 1 month after so at least couple of things are already been prepared before we came. Besides, my wife also speaks Japanese so we didn’t have any communication problems with Japanese people here.

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