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đ¸ Japan Is About To Give ÂĽ20,000 To Everyone â Including Foreigners Living There,But some do not like it
If youâre living in Japan right now, weâve got some very good news.
The Japanese government is officially planning to give away free money to help people with the rising cost of living â and yep, foreigners are getting it too.
đ¤ So, whatâs the deal?
Every single resident in Japan â no matter your nationality â is set to receive ÂĽ20,000 in cash from the government.
Thatâs right. You donât need to be Japanese. You donât need to be a voter. If you live here legally, you’re in.
And if youâve got kids or youâre on a low income? You could be getting ÂĽ40,000. Yes, seriously.
đââď¸ Why is Japan doing this?
Japanâs been dealing with some nasty inflation recently â groceries, gas, rice⌠you name it, itâs gone up in price.
So, to give people a break (and maybe win a few votes along the way đ), the governmentâs decided to spread some cash around before the next election.
đŻđľ Whoâs eligible?
If you live in Japan and youâre registered with your local city office (that means youâve got a residence card and all that sorted), youâre good to go.
Foreigners, students, factory workers, teachers, interns â doesnât matter. Youâre getting paid.
đŚ How do you get your money?
Japanâs keeping it simple:
If your My Number ID is already linked to your bank account, the cash will just land in your account.
Not linked? Donât panic. Local city halls will tell you how to apply or collect it manually.
Youâll most likely see the money before March 2026, but exact dates will depend on your local city.
đ¤ Not everyoneâs happy thoughâŚ
Some Japanese taxpayers are fuming about the idea.
They say itâs unfair that everyone, including foreigners and part-time workers, are getting the same amount â even if they havenât paid much (or any) tax.
Thereâs been a bit of online rage too, with people calling it a âcheap political bribeâ before the election.
But hey, we donât make the rules â we just enjoy the free money đ
đ Bottom line?
If youâre a foreigner living in Japan, this is your sign to:
Update your My Number details
Keep an eye on your local city website
And get ready to cash in when the handout drops
This doesnât happen often â so donât miss out!
đ Tag your mates in Japan and let them know Japanâs about to give them ÂĽ20,000.
Follow Hiroshima Cars for more good news and updates made just for foreigners living in Japan đŻđľâ¤ď¸
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Why Japanese People Donât Love Electric Cars Like Europeans Do?
If youâre a foreigner living in Japan, you may have wondered:
âWhy donât Japanese people drive electric cars (EVs) as much as in Europe or other countries?â
Thatâs a smart question â and the answer is not just about technology, but also about culture, lifestyle, and even natural disasters.
Letâs break it down đ
1. đ Japan Already Loves Hybrid Cars
Japan is the home of hybrid cars like the famous Toyota Prius. These cars use both gasoline and electric power â and theyâve been around for over 20 years.
Japanese drivers trust hybrids and believe they are already eco-friendly.
Many people feel, âWhy switch to a full electric car when my hybrid works just fine?â
2. đ People Donât Drive Long Distances
Most people in Japan use their cars for short trips â to the station, supermarket, or daycare.
Japan has great trains and buses, so many people donât need a car every day.
Small cars like kei cars are cheap, fuel-efficient, and easy to park â perfect for Japanese cities.
So full EVs feel like more than they need.
3. ⥠Charging Is Still a Problem
Electric car charging stations are not everywhere in Japan.
Many people live in apartments (called âmansionsâ) with no space to charge a car.
Public charging stations are growing, but not as fast as in Europe.
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đ New to Cars? Hereâs the Only Car Maintenance Guide Youâll Ever Need!
Owning a car is excitingâbut it also comes with responsibility. If you’re new to cars, or don’t know much about how they work, donât worry. Taking care of your vehicle doesn’t require you to be a mechanic. Just follow this simple guide and your car will stay healthy, safe, and ready to take you anywhere.
đ˘ď¸ 1. Check Your Oil â Itâs the Carâs Blood!
Oil keeps your engine running smoothly. But over time, it gets dirty and loses its power.
What to do:
Open the hood and pull out the oil dipstick.
Wipe it, put it back, then pull it out again to check the level and color.
If the oil is too low or black and dirty, itâs time to change it.
Do this check once every 2â4 weeks.
đ ď¸ Bonus Tip: Even if you donât drive much, oil still ages. Change it every 6 months or 5,000â7,000 km.
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đ¨ How Donald Trumpâs Tariff War Is Shaking Up Japanâs Car Industry â And What It Means for You
By Hiroshima Cars News Team
If youâre working in a car factory in Japan or love driving Japanese cars, hereâs something you should keep an eye on:Â Donald Trump is back in the headlinesâand this time, his tough stance on trade could hit Japanâs auto industry harder than ever.
So whatâs going on, and why should you care? Letâs break it down.
 Why Did Trump Go After Japanese Cars?
Back when Donald Trump was president (2016â2020), he believed that the U.S. was losing in global tradeâespecially with countries like China, Germany, and yes, Japan. He claimed Japan was sending too many cars to the U.S., while American car companies struggled to sell their vehicles in Japan.
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