• Translation Holders

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    Before the conversion Steps You have to take Required documents Driver's license center tour Conversion Fee Useful link You Answered Are y...

  • Green Okinawa (10) Recycle your kitchen waste into compost

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    Dear OISTers, With the 'Green Okinawa' series, we are seeking to learn from each other about how to be more environmentally friendly in Okinawa. H...

  • [Updated on 10 Jan 2023] Green Okinawa (9) Buy sell and donate used clothes

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    Dear OISTers, Buying pre-loved and second-hand items is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. Check out this online tool to estimate your ca...

  • Green Okinawa (8) Buy and re-use your own shopping basket to save time and avoid plastic bags

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    Dear OISTers, The Resource Center is putting together information and recommendations on how to be environmentally friendly in Okinawa. Different t...

  • Green Okinawa (7) Declining junk mail and receiving deliveries

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    Dear OISTers,   One small way to reduce the amount of paper you need to recycle is to decline junk mail. But how do you do this in Japanese? ...

  • Bureaucratic Process

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        Obtaining Certificates at Municipal Offices Residence Card and Visa Obtaining a Certificate of Criminal Record Childca...

  • Financial

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      Credit Card Options Banking Services International money transfer Wise(formerly TransferWise) Pension ...

  • Car

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        Compulsory Vehicle Inspection (Shaken) Purchasing a car Sell/Dispose of a car Rental car   Money transfer ...

  • Emergency

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      Emergency Procedure Typhoon Guideline (日本語はこちら) Preparing for Typhoon Earthquake Tsunami...

  • Leaving Okinawa

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      Offboarding Process   Arrange Departure   What to do with Pension when leaving Japan?   PCR Test   Ho...