Get things done in Japan
Practical guides, Japanese phrases, and tools for foreigners living in Japan.
Nihonde
Built around the situations foreign residents actually face.
Focused on steps, document names, and Japanese phrases you can use.
Bilingual content for households, coworkers, and friends to reference together.
Popular topics
Nihonde turns scattered, confusing, easy-to-miss information into practical next steps.
Moving
Address changes, mail forwarding, utilities, and service updates.
City Office
Resident records, health insurance, pension, and counter procedures.
Residence Card
Address updates, required documents, and common reminders after moving.
Kindergarten
Enrollment paperwork, absence notes, and everyday communication.
Clinic Japanese
Phrases for symptoms, appointments, clinics, pharmacies, and follow-up questions.
Internet and Mobile
Mobile contracts, home internet, address updates, and cancellation reminders.
Practical guides
Clear, action-oriented guides for daily-life procedures and paperwork in Japan.
Moving in Japan: Essential Procedures Checklist
A practical checklist for city office procedures, residence card address updates, mail forwarding, banks, mobile phone contracts, and internet service after moving in Japan.
Read guideHow to Update Your Residence Card Address in Japan
A practical guide for foreigners who need to update the address on their Residence Card after moving in Japan.
Read guideWhy Nihonde
Nihonde turns scattered, confusing, easy-to-miss information into practical next steps.
Built around the situations foreign residents actually face.
Focused on steps, document names, and Japanese phrases you can use.
Bilingual content for households, coworkers, and friends to reference together.
Start with the moving checklist
Use one checklist for city office procedures, residence card updates, mail forwarding, banks, mobile phone contracts, and internet service.
FAQ
Who is Nihonde for?
Foreign residents who are new to Japan, moving homes, handling paperwork, or looking for practical Japanese templates.
Which languages are supported?
The MVP supports Chinese and English first. More languages can be added later as the content library grows.
Does this replace official information?
No. Nihonde helps you understand steps and reminders, but official requirements should always be confirmed with city offices, immigration, Japan Post, or service providers.