Daily Life Guides

Comprehensive Guides

• GaijinPot - All-in-one platform for jobs, apartments, study, travel, and community forums.
• Japan Guide - The most comprehensive English travel and living guide for Japan.
• About Japan - General information portal covering many aspects of life in Japan.
• About Moving to Japan - Practical preparation guide for your move.
• Global Compassion - Tips and advice for getting settled after arrival.
• Handbook for Newcomers - Comprehensive legal guide covering rights and responsibilities for foreigners.
• Moon Living Abroad in Japan - Online companion to the Moon guidebook series.
• Expat Exchange - Forums and firsthand advice from people who have moved abroad.
• Ampontan - Insider blog offering deep dives into Japanese culture and politics.

City Living Guides (PDFs)

• Edogawa City Living Guide - PDF guide for residents of Edogawa ward, Tokyo.
• Nagoya Living Guide - PDF guide for living in Nagoya.
• Tokyo Your Guide - Official Tokyo metropolitan living guide PDF.
• Iga City Living Guidebook - PDF guide for Iga City residents.
• CLAIR Housing Guide - Multilingual housing and daily living guide.
• Living Guide Hakodate - PDF guide for living in Hakodate, Hokkaido.

Emergency & Safety

• Japan Helpline - 24-hour multilingual emergency hotline. Phone: 0120/46-1997.
• Honjo Life Safety Learning Center - Free disaster prevention training including earthquake simulation.
• Emergency Numbers - Fire/Ambulance: 119, Police: 110.

Organizations & Community

• Association of Foreign Wives of Japanese - Support network for foreign spouses living in Japan.
• Global Youth Exchange Program - MOFA cultural exchange program for young people.

Accessibility

• Accessible Tokyo and Osaka - Guides for wheelchair-accessible accommodations and transport.
• Japan Accessible Tourist Center - Travel planning for visitors with disabilities.

Useful Tools

• Online Conversion - Metric to imperial converter for all units.
• World Wide Electric Guide - Info on outlets, voltage, and plug types by country.
• Tokyo Price Guide - Typical consumer goods prices in Tokyo to help you budget.
• Visit Japan Links - Official curated links from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.