Expat Japan Guide

Moving to Japan from Australia: Complete Guide for Australians (2025)

What you'll learn in this guide Australia’s Working Holiday Visa for Japan — the easiest entry route Australia-Japan tax treaty explained (no double taxation) Cost of living comparison: Australia vs Japan in 2025 What to do with your superannuation when you leave Step-by-step first 30 days in Japan for Australians Banking setup: Wise, Japanese accounts, and keeping Australian banks open Quick Answer Australians can enter Japan on a Working Holiday Visa (ages 18–30), valid for 12 months with the right to work. For long-term residence, the most common route is employer-sponsored work visa. Japan is significantly cheaper than Australia — Sydney rent vs Tokyo rent is roughly 2:1 in Japan’s favour. ...

May 25, 2026 · 7 min · Expat Japan Team
Expat Japan Guide

Moving to Japan from Canada: Complete Guide for Canadians (2025)

What you'll learn in this guide Canada’s Working Holiday Visa for Japan — eligibility, how to apply Canada-Japan Double Tax Agreement explained clearly CAD to JPY: real cost comparison for Canadians in Japan What to do with your RRSP, TFSA, and RESP when leaving Canada Banking setup using Wise and Japanese banks Canadian-specific checklist for the first month in Japan Quick Answer Canadian citizens aged 18–30 can enter Japan on a Working Holiday Visa (12 months, full work rights). For long-term stay, a work visa sponsored by a Japanese employer is the standard route. Japan is significantly cheaper than major Canadian cities — Toronto or Vancouver rent vs Tokyo runs about 2:1 in Japan’s favour. ...

May 25, 2026 · 6 min · Expat Japan Team
Expat Japan Guide

Working Holiday Visa Japan: Everything You Need to Know (2025)

Quick Answer Japan’s Working Holiday Visa is available to citizens of 30+ countries (including Australia, Canada, UK, France, Germany, NZ) aged 18–30 (35 for some). It lets you live and work in Japan for up to 1 year. Apply at the Japanese embassy in your home country before entering Japan — it cannot be applied for once you’re already here. Most countries have no quota limit, but some (e.g. Taiwan) have annual caps. ...

May 25, 2026 · 4 min · Expat Japan Team