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Nihontsu (日本通) is a living guide for foreign residents in Japan, written in a language you actually read.

Residence procedures, taxes, health insurance, labor rules, disaster alerts — information that normally exists only in Japanese, reorganized into something you can understand and act on.


■ Six languages

English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Indonesian. Switch languages with one tap, right on the article you are reading — no need to exit or reconfigure anything.


■ Organized by topic

- Residence status and immigration
- Work and employment
- Taxes
- Medical care and insurance
- Transportation
- Culture and daily life


■ Fast search

Type a keyword like "visa", "tax" or "insurance" and get matching articles instantly, with a result count.


■ Disaster alerts

Earthquake information and disaster warnings from the past 24 hours, shown in your selected language. In an emergency, please also check official sources.


■ Who it is for

- Students who have just arrived in Japan
- Anyone starting their first job in Japan
- Technical intern trainees and Specified Skilled Workers
- Long-term residents who need to keep up with changing procedures
- HR staff at companies that employ foreign nationals


■ About the content

Articles are edited from information published by Japanese government agencies. Our editorial policy is published inside the app, under Settings.


※ This app provides general reference information. It is not legal, tax or medical advice for individual cases. For specific matters, please consult the relevant government office or a qualified professional.