Tools
Four interactive tools built on the same verified city, visa and occupation data — every result links to your next step.
My Japan Plan
Fill in a few fields and get one shareable page: your recommended visa route, city, monthly money picture and the Japanese to learn first.
Monthly savings estimator
Wondering what this salary saves each month? → The savings calculator answers in a minute
Which City Fits Me?
Torn between cities? → Four questions rank your top three in City Match
Visa Path Planner
Not sure this route fits you? → Build yours in 30 seconds with the Visa Path Planner
Cost of Living Calculator
Want the real monthly number before moving? → The cost calculator itemizes it
City transit & fare estimator
Pick a city and two stations for a rough subway fare — plus how each city’s trains and IC cards actually work.
Move-in cash calculator
Japanese rentals want a big lump sum before you get the keys. Enter the monthly rent to estimate the up-front cash.
Japanese era ⇄ year converter
Official forms use the imperial era, not the Western year. Convert either way, and write today the way a form wants it.
Emergency wallet card
Fill in your details for a printable, offline card that speaks for you in an emergency — Japanese on one side so a responder can read it.