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Housing & Living

Surviving Japan’s Rainy Season: Stay Dry & Prevent Mold
ByJapan Handbook Editorial Team November 1, 2025September 25, 2026 September 25, 2026

Japan’s rainy season brings high humidity and mold. Regional timing details, humidity control methods, and heavy rain safety alerts help protect homes.

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Housing & Living

Celebrating Japanese Holidays: New Year, Obon & More
ByJapan Handbook Editorial Team November 1, 2025September 25, 2026 September 25, 2026

Japanese holiday dates, travel planning strategies, and festival etiquette details explain New Year celebrations, Golden Week, and Obon traditions.

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Visa & Immigration

Japan Visa Guide for Mongolian Citizens — Tourist and Work
ByJapan Handbook Editorial Team October 31, 2025October 30, 2026 October 30, 2026

Japan visa requirements for Mongolian citizens cover tourist routes, electronic visas, VFS Global applications, work permits, and processing timelines.

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Visa & Immigration

Japan Visa Guide for Indonesian Citizens — Tourist & Work (2027)
ByJapan Handbook Editorial Team October 31, 2025October 30, 2026 October 30, 2026

Japan visa options for Indonesian citizens cover 15-day e-passport waivers, eVISA tourist stays, JVAC applications, fees, and work requirements.

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Visa & Immigration

Japan Visa Guide for Pakistani Citizens — Tourist and Work
ByJapan Handbook Editorial Team October 31, 2025September 25, 2026 September 25, 2026

Pakistani citizens can learn visa application steps, VFS submission rules, fee exemptions, required documents, tourist limits, and work routes.

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Visa & Immigration

Japan Visa Guide for Bangladeshi Citizens — Tourist and Work
ByJapan Handbook Editorial Team October 31, 2025October 14, 2026 October 14, 2026

The Japan visa guide for Bangladeshi citizens explains tourist applications through VFS Dhaka, required documents, and work pathways like COE.

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Visa & Immigration

Japan Visa Guide for Nigerian Citizens
ByJapan Handbook Editorial Team October 31, 2025October 14, 2026 October 14, 2026

Japan visa requirements for Nigerian citizens detail application centers in Abuja and Lagos, processing times, current fees, and document checklists.

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Visa & Immigration

Japan Visa Guide for Kenyan Citizens
ByJapan Handbook Editorial Team October 31, 2025October 15, 2026 October 15, 2026

Japanese visa application procedures for Kenyan citizens cover required documents, processing timelines, fees, and Nairobi embassy submission rules.

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Visa & Immigration

Japan Visa Guide for Hong Kong & Singapore Citizens
ByJapan Handbook Editorial Team October 31, 2025September 25, 2026 September 25, 2026

Japan visa rules for Hong Kong and Singapore citizens explain short tourist stays, work pathways, and long-stay applications.

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Visa & Immigration

Japan Visa Guide for Brazilian Citizens (Tourist & Work)
ByJapan Handbook Editorial Team October 31, 2025September 25, 2026 September 25, 2026

Japanese visa rules for Brazilian citizens explain tourist exemptions, work options, application fees, required documents, and certificate procedures.

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