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I created this space to share helpful templates, guides, and data with anyone navigating life in Japan. Whether you're planning, settling in, or supporting someone else on their journey, feel free to browse, download, and use anything here. Everything is 100% free
Cost of Living Comparison/Kanagawa Japan vs. Mundeline Illinois (March 25, 2025)
Japan Retirement Planning Checklist v1 (March 26, 2025)
Japan Retirement Settle Checklist v1 (March 27, 2025)
List of Clinics/Hospitals with English-Speaking Staff (March 26, 2025/in Japanese)
Hospitals with English Capability Tokyo (March 29, 2025)
Cost of Living Calculation Japan (April 1, 2025)
Harassment Evidence Log (April2, 2025)
iDeCo NISA 2025 Comparison (April 5, 2025)
Gensen Choshu Hyo 2025 (April 6, 2025)
Japan Insurance Glossary Cheat Sheet (April 9, 2025)
Japanese 101 (April 11, 2025)
Non-Work related visa (April 20, 2025)
Work related visa (April 22, 2025)
Dog Relocation Checklist Japan (May 3, 2025)
Housing Preference Form (May 23, 2025)
Checklist Before Signing a Rental Contract (May 23, 2025)