Life in Japan
Your First Month in Japan: A Practical Checklist
Residence card, bank account, phone and more — in the order you'll need them.
1531•Oct 4, 2026•-1 min read•-Mei Kobayashi
Rafiq Ahmed
JLPT N2 · Software engineer in Tokyo
About Rafiq Ahmed
Rafiq moved from Dhaka to Tokyo for work and shares practical advice on studying Japanese alongside a full-time job.
Articles by Rafiq Ahmed
Study TipsLife in Japan
Studying Japanese With a Full-Time Job
Small daily habits that add up when you only have 30 minutes a day.
740•Oct 4, 2026•-1 min read•-Rafiq Ahmed
Study Tips
Spaced Repetition: The Smartest Way to Learn Kanji
Why reviewing at increasing intervals beats cramming, and how to set it up.
1321•Oct 4, 2026•-1 min read•-Rafiq Ahmed
JLPT GuideN4
N4 vs N5: What Actually Changes?
The jump from N5 to N4 in kanji, grammar and listening — and how to prepare for it.
961•Oct 4, 2026•-1 min read•-Yuki Tanaka