Life in Japan, Explained Simply
Just moved to Japan?
Let AI walk you through it.
Type what you're dealing with — "I need to register at city hall," "my residence card is about to expire," "how do I sort garbage" — and Japan Life Guide's AI explains what to do, in plain, easy English, one step at a time. A built-in library covers the procedures every newcomer runs into first.
For foreign workers, international students, and their families who have just arrived in Japan
See app detailsJapan's paperwork is confusing even for locals
City hall forms, residence card rules, national health insurance, garbage sorting calendars, bank account requirements, phone contracts — each comes with its own process, and almost none of it is explained in English. Searching in a hurry often turns up outdated or conflicting information. Japan Life Guide gives you a plain-English starting point: describe your situation, get a clear step-by-step plan, and read pre-written guides on the procedures every newcomer needs first.
What Japan Life Guide does
AI situation guide
Describe your situation in your own words and get a step-by-step plan explained in plain English, built for people who don't speak Japanese yet.
Built-in procedure library
Ready-to-read guides on city hall registration, residence cards, national health insurance, garbage rules, bank accounts, and phone contracts — no AI call needed.
Guidance history
Every AI answer is saved so you can revisit the steps later without re-explaining your situation.
Honest limits, clearly stated
Every answer reminds you to confirm details with your city hall, immigration office, or a licensed professional — this is guidance, not legal advice.
You don't have to figure it all out alone on your first week in Japan.
Learn more about Japan Life Guide