THE JAPAN GUIDE
A little local knowledge.
A more confident start.
Practical advice for arriving, finding a home, and studying in Japan.
Airport Luggage Delivery in Japan: Narita, Haneda, and Hotel Guide
Airport luggage delivery in Japan at Narita and Haneda: compare same-day cutoffs, hotel acceptance, carry-on essentials, and safer arrival planning.
Narita to Haneda Airport Transfer: Train, Bus, or Private Ride?
Compare Narita to Haneda (NRT to HND) transfer options by bus, train, or private ride for large luggage, families, groups, and late arrivals.
Japan Apartment Guarantor for Foreigners: What You Need to Rent
Japan apartment guarantor for foreigners: understand personal guarantors, guarantee companies, emergency contacts, common fees, and screening questions.
Short-Term Japanese Language School Application Documents: 2026 Checklist
Check documents commonly needed for a short-term Japanese language school application, plus timing, housing, and arrival preparation.
Can You Rent an Apartment in Japan Before Arrival? A Foreigner’s Guide
Rent an apartment in Japan before arrival: learn the documents, screening steps, housing choices, timing, and payment checks foreigners should prepare.
Japan Emergency Contact for Renting: What Foreigners Should Prepare
Learn why Japan-side emergency contacts are requested for rentals, what they can and cannot do, and how HarukaBase supports foreign applicants.
Late-Night Arrival in Japan: Narita & Haneda After the Last Train (2026)
Planning a late-night arrival in Japan? Compare the last trains from Narita and Haneda, late buses, typical taxi fares, airport hotels, and booking tips.
Short-Term Japanese Language School in Japan: How to Choose Before You Apply
How to choose a short-term Japanese language school in Japan: course length, city, total costs, documents, and how housing and arrival support fit together.
Share House vs Monthly Apartment in Japan: Which Is Better for Foreigners?
Share house or monthly apartment for your first month in Japan? Compare real costs, privacy, paperwork, and move-in rules before you pay from overseas.
100 Yen Shops in Japan: What Foreigners Should Buy in the First Week
What to buy at Japan's 100 yen shops in your first week - kitchen, laundry, and daily-life essentials, what to skip, and how to…
Where to Stay in Tokyo for Your First Month in Japan: Area Guide for Foreigners
Where should foreigners stay for their first month in Tokyo? Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, Ueno, Asakusa, Nakano, and Kichijoji compared for real daily life.
Haneda vs Narita: Best Tokyo Airport for Your First Trip to Japan
Haneda vs Narita for your first arrival in Japan: compare access to Tokyo, late-night travel, luggage, hotels, and when airport pickup is easier.
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