GUIDES
Practical resources for newcomers, long-time residents and anyone building a life or business between Africa and Japan.
NewcomerNewcomer
Visas, housing, opening a bank account and the first-month checklist.
CityCity
Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Yokohama and beyond.
LanguageLanguage
Japanese basics, and African language resources for Japanese learners.
ServicesServices
Healthcare, legal help and English-speaking professionals.
POPULAR GUIDES
NewcomerNewcomer
Residence card, phone plan, bank account and the paperwork nobody warns you about.
GuideGuide
A city-by-city starting point, linked to the full Directory.
GuideGuide
What actually applies if you're starting a business, not just taking a job.
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