OFW Resource Hub

Practical guides for everyday life in Japan.

• How to Renew Residence Card

• How to Register Your Address at City Hall

• How Health Insurance Works in Japan

• Renting an Apartment in Japan

• How to Read Japanese Utility Bills

• Internet Plans 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

• Resident Tax Explained

• How "Furikomi" Works

• How Pay-easy Works

Practical guides for transportations in Japan.

• Bicycles in Japan

• Train Manners

• Lost Items on Trains

• Driving in Japan

• Buying a Commuter Pass in Japan

• Riding a Bus in Japan

• Riding a Taxi in Japan

Everything related to employment.

• Understanding your Employment Contract

• Taxes in Japan

• 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

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

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

Learn about the holidays in Japan

• Coming of Age Day

• National Foundation Day

• The Emperor's Birthday

• Vernal Equinox Day

Japan :

• Police (110)

• Fire & Ambulance (119)

Philippines :

• Philippine Embassy in Tokyo

• Migrant Workers Office (MWO)