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Hi all, Thanks for the info. We are planning to get a used car in Nov. So, my partner will used her Japanese driving license (US convert to Japan). I am visiting in Nov but not moving there until later. So, I will be driving with an international driving license for some time. So, for the insurance ...

Hi! My partner is in Japan now and will be getting a car and a Japanese driving license soon. Whereas, I will be visiting Japan and driving for a short visit with an international driving license. What type of car insurance in Japan that can cover both types of drivers for the same car?

Hi! Looks like great work in supporting the house foundation. Have you thought of bracing and bolting the house? I did it recently with my house in California, with help from a contractor and state funding. While houses in Japan may be built differently than in the US, there can be more done for the...

Hi! I am new to RetireJapan. This is actually my first post on the forum. I am planning to set up a home base in Japan (within an hour train ride/drive from Urawa, Saitama) in 2025 in order to be closer to family (in-laws) who are getting older. We are currently looking for a used, detached house, i...