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AIC LIFE GUIDE Start by separating the type of problem An unexpected charge, a subscription, an online order, a doorstep sale, a service-cancellation issue and a possible crime can require different routes. First identify the seller/provider, the transaction date, the contract/order record, the amount, the payment method and any messages or confirmation screens. Keep copies…

AIC LIFE GUIDE Family support starts locally Family life in Japan often involves both nationwide frameworks and municipality-run services. Pregnancy and birth administration, maternal-and-child support, child allowance, childcare, nursery applications, school orientation and family consultation may involve different departments and local procedures. Start with the municipality where you live and check the current official page…

AIC LIFE GUIDE A practical orientation to tax notices, payroll documents and official tax routes in Japan. It does not provide personal tax advice or filing decisions. VERIFY THE RESPONSIBLE OWNER Check who issued the notice, the period it covers and its official deadline before acting. Tax documents are not all owned by the same…

AIC LIFE GUIDE When you move into or leave a home in Japan, the household systems are not managed by one national office. Electricity and gas arrangements can be provider-specific. Water and waste instructions are commonly local. A building or management company can also add operational rules. Use this guide to identify who to check…

AIC LIFE GUIDE Renting a home in Japan is not one standard transaction. The property, landlord, real-estate business, management company, rent-guarantee arrangement and contract can all affect the steps and costs. This guide is for residents who need a practical way to check a rental journey from search to move-out. It is not a property-ranking…

AIC LIFE GUIDE A practical orientation to Japan’s public pension systems for foreign residents. IMPORTANT This guide helps you identify what to check. It does not decide your coverage, contributions, exemption, postponement or future benefit entitlement. Two public pension systems to distinguish National Pension Japan Pension Service describes National Pension as the basic public pension…

AIC LIFE GUIDE A practical guide to understanding which health-insurance arrangement you need to check in Japan. IMPORTANT This guide explains system boundaries. It does not determine your personal enrollment, dependent status, premium or benefit entitlement. Start with the system that may apply to you Japan has more than one health-insurance arrangement. The practical route…

AIC LIFE GUIDE A practical orientation to finding care in Japan. It does not diagnose symptoms or replace medical advice. EMERGENCY If someone may be in immediate danger or needs an ambulance, call 119. For a crime or immediate public-safety emergency, call 110. Do not use this guide to judge medical severity. Start with the…

AIC LIFE GUIDE Moving home in Japan can involve municipal address reporting, utilities and service updates. The safest approach is to identify which steps are national rules, which are local-office procedures, and which depend on your provider or personal status. Do not rely on a universal checklist. Moving procedures differ depending on whether you move…

AIC LIFE GUIDE Your city hall, ward office or town office is where many everyday resident procedures begin. This guide helps you prepare without treating local procedures as identical everywhere. Start locally. The office, forms, booking system, required documents and language support can vary by municipality. Check your municipality’s official website before visiting. What your…