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I just arrived in Japan Set up your first weeks. → I'm changing jobs See what changes for your visa, tax and insurance. → I'm moving Know what to update and by when. → I'm bringing my family Visas, documents and life setup. → I want Permanent Residency Check your route and requirements. → I need to renew my visa Know what you need before your deadline. →

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01 Visas Spouse Visa Requirements, documents, and common reasons for denial. → 02 Work JLPT & Your Visa How N2 affects renewals, HSP points, and your PR timeline. → 03 Money Sending Money Best rates by destination — compare before you transfer. → 04 Life Housing in Japan Finding an apartment, guarantors, and key money explained. → 05 Family Family in Japan Marriage, spouse visas, children and dependents — start here. → 06 PR & Citizenship Naturalization Guide The 2026 residency rule change, and PR vs. citizenship. →
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