Nihontsu - Japan Living Guide
Life in Japan, in 6 languages
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Live in Japan Stay Informed. Stay Safe. Stay Connected.
Nihontsu is a daily life guide for foreign residents in Japan, available in six languages: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Indonesian.
WHAT YOU GET
■ Disaster and Emergency Alerts
Earthquake, tsunami, and weather warnings for your area. Push notifications reach you quickly when it matters. Every alert shows the Japan Meteorological Agency's announcement time and links to the official source.
■ Train and Transit Status
Check delays and service suspensions on major lines.
■ Visa and Residence Procedures
Clear explanations of residence status and immigration procedures, based on official information from the Immigration Services Agency and other authorities.
■ Taxes, Pension, and Insurance
Income tax, residence tax, pension, and health insurance explained in plain language — including topics that matter most to foreign residents, such as the lump-sum withdrawal payment.
■ Work and Labor Rights
Your rights as a foreign worker under Japanese labor law, explained clearly.
■ Education and Student Life
Enrolling your children in public school, tuition assistance, and the rules international students need to know about residence status and part-time work.
■ Japanese Culture and History
Seasonal events, customs, etiquette, and a new "today in Japanese history" story every day.
WHY NIHONTSU
- Every article is based on official government publications, with sources cited
- Written for foreigners: plain language, practical steps, no jargon
- Push notifications for disasters in your area
- Free to use
ABOUT
Nihontsu is operated by SIA Digital Technology K.K., Osaka, Japan.
Please note: information in this app is provided for reference. For evacuation decisions and official procedures, always follow guidance from your local government and the relevant authorities.
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The developer, SIA Digital Technology K.K., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
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Information
- Seller
- SIA Digital Technology K.K.
- Size
- 31.7 MB
- Category
- News
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Advertising
- Copyright
- © 2026 ＳＩＡデジタルテクノロジー株式会社