OFW Resource Hub

Practical guides for everyday life in Japan.

• How to Renew Residence Card

• Understanding My Number in Japan

• How to Register Your Address at City Hall

• Renting an Apartment in Japan

• How to Read Japanese Utility Bills

• Internet Plans in Japan

• Getting a Mobile Phone in Japan

• Escalator Etiquette in Japan

• Having Pets in Japan

• Smoking and Drinking in Japan

Learn how to maximize every yen you earn.

• Best Time to Send Money to the Philippines

• Opening a Bank Account in Japan

• Common Remittance Mistakes to Avoid

• How to Save More on Remittance Fees

• Credit Cards vs. Debit Cards

• Taxes in Japan

• Resident Tax Explained

• ATM Withdrawal Limits in Japan

• How "Furikomi" Works

• How Pay-easy Works

Everything related to employment.

• Understanding your Employment Contract

• How to Read Your Payslip 

• Worker Rights in Japan

• What to Do If You’re Asked to Work Overtime in Japan

• What to Do If You Lose Your Job in Japan

• Changing Employers Legally in Japan

Know about health and insurance system.

• Medical Emergencies in Japan

• How Health Insurance Works in Japan

• Pension Guide for Foreign Workers in Japan

• What to Bring During a Hospital Visit in Japan

• How Pharmacies Work in Japan

Practical guides for transportations in Japan.

• Bicycles in Japan

• Train Manners

• Lost Items on Trains

• Getting a Driver’s License in Japan

• Driving in Japan

• Buying a Commuter Pass in Japan

• Riding a Bus in Japan

• Riding a Taxi in Japan

• Expressways in Japan Explained

Everything about Japan's culture and lifestyle.

• Bowing in Japan

• Chopstick Etiquette in Japan

• Understanding Japanese Home Rules

• Politeness in Japan

• Why Being On Time Matters So Much in Japan

• Japan's "Matsuri"

• Tattoos in Japan

Learn more about your community in Japan.

• Keeping it Quiet

• Visiting Shrines in Japan

• Convenience Stores in Japan

• How to Use a Public Bath in Japan

• Garbage Separation Rules in Japan

• Community Parks in Japan

• "Koban" in Japan

• Vending Machines in Japan

Learn the holidays in Japan.

• Coming of Age Day

• National Foundation Day

• The Emperor's Birthday

• Vernal Equinox Day

• Showa Day

• Constitution Memorial Day

• Greenery Day

• Childrens Day

• Marine Day

• Mountain Day

• Respect for the Aged Day

• Autumnal Equinox Day

• Sports Day

• Culture Day

• Labor Thanksgiving Day

Japan :

• Police (110)

• Fire & Ambulance (119)

Philippines :

• Philippine Embassy in Tokyo

• Migrant Workers Office (MWO)