Housing＆Daily Life

Discover whether convenience stores, supermarkets, or inexpensive restaurants are cheaper in Japan, including the hidden cost of drinks and simple ways to save money.

Hotel entrance locked in Japan? Follow these 10 steps to check your reservation, contact the hotel and find another room for the night.

Phone battery dying in Japan? Find places to charge your phone, rent a portable battery, buy a charger and save essential travel information.

Card declined at an ATM in Japan? Try another ATM, check overseas-use settings, your withdrawal limit and PIN, and contact your card issuer if needed.

No cash after arriving in Japan? Learn how to find an ATM, use an overseas-issued card, withdraw Japanese yen, and what to do if your card is declined.

A step-by-step guide to the essential things to do after arriving in Japan, including residence registration, health insurance, banking, mobile phones, garbage rules, and medical care.