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The Latest COVID-19 Travel Information for Japan
Out and About, Life in Japan April 12th, 2021

The Latest COVID-19 Travel Information for Japan

The latest COVID travel information for Japan in 2021—what you should know before your next flight to or from Tokyo. Official bulletins, links to government sources, and more.
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MailMate Japan
MailMate Japan MailMate Japan Team
What’s Ahead in 2021—Upcoming Money Matters to Know About in Japan
Life in Japan February 1st, 2021

What’s Ahead in 2021—Upcoming Money Matters to Know About in Japan

Law amendments, doubled payouts, tax deductions, and lower phone bills—Japan’s financial planners and advisors are counseling clients on these 5 money matters, occurring in 2021. 
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
Hanko Abolishment—Are We Really Liberated? Here Are the Details.
Life in Japan November 23rd, 2020

Hanko Abolishment—Are We Really Liberated? Here Are the Details.

The abolishment of the hanko is among Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide’s reforms and a bold move to streamline Japan’s notoriously tedious paperwork requirements. Here’s what you should know about what hanko abolishment means for you.  
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer