Immigration & Visas
Japan's Working Holiday visa: a step-by-step guide
Eligibility, documents, funds, what you can and cannot do, and your first two weeks after landing in Japan on a Working Holiday visa.
4 min read Updated Sep 2026
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Eligibility, documents, funds, what you can and cannot do, and your first two weeks after landing in Japan on a Working Holiday visa.
4 min read Updated Sep 2026
After the big price rise, the JR Pass only saves money on certain itineraries. How to calculate it, alternatives like regional passes, and tips for using the Shinkansen.
3 min read Updated Sep 2026
Share houses are the easiest first home for foreigners in Tokyo: low upfront costs, furnished rooms and no guarantor headaches. How they work, what they cost and what to check.
3 min read Updated Sep 2026