# Japan rules index Generated 2026-10-31T12:44+09:00 from each tool's live `/api/rules`. Machine-readable: [/rules.json](https://free-agent-tools.vercel.app/rules.json). Educational summaries, not legal, tax or immigration advice. Rules change; confirm with the official source linked for each rule before relying on it. | Tool | Rules as of | Effective | Rules JSON | Official sources | |---|---|---|---|---| | [House Rules Check](https://house-rules-check.vercel.app) | 2026-10-28 | – | [house-rules-check/api/rules](https://house-rules-check.vercel.app/api/rules) | 7 | | [Japan Alert Decoder](https://japan-alert-decoder.vercel.app) | – | – | [japan-alert-decoder/api/rules](https://japan-alert-decoder.vercel.app/api/rules) | 35 | | [Japan Customs Allowance Checker](https://japan-customs-allowance.vercel.app) | 2026-10-14 | – | [japan-customs-allowance/api/rules](https://japan-customs-allowance.vercel.app/api/rules) | 7 | | [Japan Driving Check](https://japan-driving-check.vercel.app) | 2026-10-27 | – | [japan-driving-check/api/rules](https://japan-driving-check.vercel.app/api/rules) | 7 | | [Japan Dual Pricing Check](https://japan-dual-pricing.vercel.app) | – | – | [japan-dual-pricing/api/rules](https://japan-dual-pricing.vercel.app/api/rules) | 23 | | [Japan HSP Points Calculator](https://japan-hsp-points.vercel.app) | 2026-10-30 | – | [japan-hsp-points/api/rules](https://japan-hsp-points.vercel.app/api/rules) | 7 | | [Japan International Postage 2027](https://japan-intl-postage.vercel.app) | 2026-10-19 | – | [japan-intl-postage/api/rules](https://japan-intl-postage.vercel.app/api/rules) | 7 | | [Japan Luggage Check](https://japan-luggage.vercel.app) | 2026-10-12 | – | [japan-luggage/api/rules](https://japan-luggage.vercel.app/api/rules) | 8 | | [Japan My Number Card Check](https://japan-mynumber-card-check.vercel.app) | 2026-10-29 | – | [japan-mynumber-card-check/api/rules](https://japan-mynumber-card-check.vercel.app/api/rules) | 9 | | [Japan Overseas Dependents Check](https://japan-overseas-dependents.vercel.app) | 2026-10-25 | – | [japan-overseas-dependents/api/rules](https://japan-overseas-dependents.vercel.app/api/rules) | 7 | | [Japan Part-time Work Check](https://japan-parttime-check.vercel.app) | 2026-10-26 | 2026-10-01 | [japan-parttime-check/api/rules](https://japan-parttime-check.vercel.app/api/rules) | 9 | | [Japan Pet Quarantine Check](https://japan-pet-quarantine.vercel.app) | 2026-10-31 | – | [japan-pet-quarantine/api/rules](https://japan-pet-quarantine.vercel.app/api/rules) | 8 | | [Japan PR Guideline Check](https://japan-pr-check.vercel.app) | 2026-10-18 | – | [japan-pr-check/api/rules](https://japan-pr-check.vercel.app/api/rules) | 6 | | [Japan Re-entry Deadline Check](https://japan-reentry-check.vercel.app) | 2026-10-24 | – | [japan-reentry-check/api/rules](https://japan-reentry-check.vercel.app/api/rules) | 5 | | [Japan Tax-Free Refund Checker](https://japan-tax-free-refund.vercel.app) | 2026-10-09 | – | [japan-tax-free-refund/api/rules](https://japan-tax-free-refund.vercel.app/api/rules) | 8 | | [Japan TB Screening Check (JPETS)](https://japan-tb-screening.vercel.app) | 2026-10-15 | – | [japan-tb-screening/api/rules](https://japan-tb-screening.vercel.app/api/rules) | 40 | | [Japan Visa Fee Calculator](https://japan-visa-fee.vercel.app) | 2026-10-11 | 2026-10-01 | [japan-visa-fee/api/rules](https://japan-visa-fee.vercel.app/api/rules) | 5 | | [Kyushu Travel Discount Calculator](https://kyushu-travel-discount.vercel.app) | 2026-10-13 | – | [kyushu-travel-discount/api/rules](https://kyushu-travel-discount.vercel.app/api/rules) | 12 | ## Official sources by tool ### House Rules Check - https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/4168 - https://www.airbnb.com/resources/hosting-homes/a/important-changes-to-house-rules-21 - https://www.airbnb.jp/help/article/4168 - https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/429AC0000000065 - https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/323M40000100028 - https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/minpaku/content/001622384.pdf - https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/content/001253672.pdf ### Japan Alert Decoder - https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/kishou/know/jishin/eew/index.html - https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/kishou/know/jishin/eew/shikumi/shousai.html - https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/kishou/know/jishin/eew/koudou/koudou.html - https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/en/Activities/eew1.html - https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/press/2610/16c/202610161730.html - https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/press/2610/16d/kaisetsu202610162240.pdf - https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/kishou/know/jishin/tagengo/tagengo.html - https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/en/Activities/earthquake.html - https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/en/Activities/inttable.html - https://www.data.jma.go.jp/eqev/data/joho/tsunamiinfo.html - https://www.bousai.go.jp/jishin/nankai/rinji/index4.html - https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/kishou/know/jishin/nteq/index.html - https://www.bousai.go.jp/jishin/nihonkaiko_chishima/hokkaido/index3.html - https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/kishou/know/jishin/nceq_info_criterion.html - https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/kishou/know/bosai/keiho-update2026/index.html - https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/kishou/know/bosai/keiho-update2026/pdf/english_info2026.pdf - https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/kishou/know/bosai/keiho-update2026/pdf/outline_info2026.pdf - https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/kishou/know/bosai/keiho-update2026/pdf/info2026_english_leaflet.pdf - https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/en/Emergency_Warning/ew_index.html - https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/kishou/know/bosai/keiho-update2026/pdf/wxinfo_info2026.pdf - https://www.bousai.go.jp/oukyu/hinanjouhou/r3_hinanjouhou_guideline/ - https://www.bousai.go.jp/kyoiku/gaikoku/pdf/02_training_material_EN.pdf - https://www.data.jma.go.jp/vois/data/tokyo/STOCK/kaisetsu/English/level.html - https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/multilingual.html - https://www.kokuminhogo.go.jp/en/pc-index_e.html - https://www.kokuminhogo.go.jp/en/pdf/action(English).pdf - https://www.wbgt.env.go.jp/en/ - https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/multilingual.html (JMA multilingual dictionary, updated 2026-03-26) - https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#contents=warning&lang=en - https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#contents=earthquake_map&lang=en - https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#contents=tsunami&lang=en - https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/risk/#lang=en - https://www.jnto.go.jp/safety-tips/eng/app.html - https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/press/2604/14b/20260414_taikeiseiri.html - https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/kishou/know/bosai/alertlevel.html ### Japan Customs Allowance Checker - https://www.customs.go.jp/english/summary/passenger.htm - https://www.customs.go.jp/english/c-answer_e/keitaibetsuso/7104-2_e.htm - https://www.customs.go.jp/english/c-answer_e/keitaibetsuso/7105_e.htm - https://www.customs.go.jp/english/c-answer_e/keitaibetsuso/7106_e.htm - https://www.customs.go.jp/kaigairyoko/zeigaku.htm - https://www.customs.go.jp/kaigairyoko/menzei.htm - https://www.customs.go.jp/english/summary/cigarette_leaflet_e.pdf ### Japan Driving Check - https://www.npa.go.jp/policies/application/license_renewal/have_DL_issed_another_country.html - https://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/menkyo/menkyo/kokugai/kokugai04.html - https://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/menkyo/menkyo/kokugai/gaikokumenkyo.html - https://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/menkyo/menkyo/kokugai/kokusaimenkyo.html - https://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/menkyo/menkyo/kokugai/kokugai05.html - https://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/menkyo/oshirase/low.html - https://english.jaf.or.jp/driving-in-japan/drive-in-japan/switch-to-japanese-license ### Japan Dual Pricing Check - https://visit-himeji.com/en/news/revision-of-himeji-castle-admission-fees/ - https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/content/002011640.pdf - https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?g=eco&k=2026100100761 - https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/economy/20261001-GYT1T00232/ - https://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/page/0000351261.html - https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/ja/fare/fare_bus.html - https://odawaracastle.com/news/ryokin_kaitei-2026.html - https://odawaracastle.com/ticket/ - https://nanzoin.net/event_guide/%e6%8b%9d%e8%a6%b3%e6%96%99%e3%81%ab%e3%81%a4%e3%81%84%e3%81%a6/ - https://www.junglia.jp/ticket - https://hoshinoresorts.com/nara-prison-museum/en/visit/ - https://www.tv-tower.co.jp/news.html?n=164 - https://www.city.kitakyushu.lg.jp/page/dayori/260315/topics/topics.html - https://www.city.kagoshima.lg.jp/kikakuzaisei/zaisei/zaisei/shise/yosan/jokyo/r7/documents/omonakoukyoshisetsu.pdf - https://hirakawazoo.jp/importantinformation/20250901kakakukaitei/ - https://ioworld.jp/news/news-31476 - https://www.city.hatsukaichi.hiroshima.jp/soshiki/110/59551.html - https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/05/japan/national-museums-dual-pricing/ - https://www.bunka.go.jp/bunkacho/shokan_hojin/94340601.html - https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/-/3011433 - https://www.osakacastle.net/guide/ - https://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp/documents/108411/dainijitousin.pdf - https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/page08_00012.html ### Japan HSP Points Calculator - https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/426M60000010037 - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/resources/newimmiact_3_evaluate_index.html - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/content/001398882.pdf - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/content/930001665.pdf - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/resources/nyuukokukanri01_00009.html - https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/505M60000010025 - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/resources/nyukan_nyukan50.html ### Japan International Postage 2027 - https://www.post.japanpost.jp/newsrelease/pressrelease/8139449440.html - https://www.post.japanpost.jp/service/send/oversea/information/overview.html - https://www.post.japanpost.jp/service/send/oversea/information/fee_revision_2027/ - https://www.post.japanpost.jp/service/send/oversea/information/fee_revision_2027/charges.pdf - https://www.post.japanpost.jp/send/oversea/charge/list-ems/all.html - https://www.post.japanpost.jp/send/oversea/charge/list-parcel/zone4.html - https://www.post.japanpost.jp/send/oversea/charge/list-normal/zone4.html ### Japan Luggage Check - https://www.kuronekoyamato.co.jp/ytc/search/estimate/ichiran.html - https://www.kuronekoyamato.co.jp/ytc/search/estimate/ichiran_cashless.html - https://www.kuronekoyamato.co.jp/ytc/en/send/services/takkyubin/ - https://www.kuronekoyamato.co.jp/ytc/en/send/services/airport/ - https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/info/oversized-baggage/index.html - https://www.westjr.co.jp/travel-information/en/train-usage-guide/luggage/ - https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/guide/oversized_baggage.html - https://www.jreast.co.jp/en/multi/luggage-area/ ### Japan My Number Card Check - https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/426M60000008085 - https://www.digital.go.jp/en/policies/mynumber/expiration-date - https://www.digital.go.jp/policies/mynumber/expiration-date - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/tokutei.html - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/procedures/nyuukokukanri10_00011.html - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/10_00270.html - https://faq.myna.go.jp/faq/show/10178?site_domain=default - https://www.city.matsudo.chiba.jp/InternationalPortal/en/forforeignresidents/mynumbercard.html - https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_50657.html ### Japan Overseas Dependents Check - https://www.nta.go.jp/publication/pamph/pdf/0022009-107_02.pdf - https://www.nta.go.jp/english/taxes/individual/12016.htm - https://www.nta.go.jp/taxes/shiraberu/taxanswer/shotoku/1180.htm - https://www.nta.go.jp/taxes/shiraberu/taxanswer/shotoku/1177.htm - https://www.nta.go.jp/taxes/tetsuzuki/shinsei/annai/gensen/kokugai/sokin/index02.htm - https://www.nta.go.jp/publication/pamph/gensen/nencho2026/pdf/115.pdf - https://www.nta.go.jp/publication/pamph/gensen/nencho2026/pdf/302_en.pdf ### Japan Part-time Work Check - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/10_00274.html - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/procedures/nyuukokukanri07_00045.html - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/procedures/nyuukokukanri07_00003.html - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/procedures/nyuukokukanri07_00004.html - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/procedures/nyuukokukanri07_00002.html - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/procedures/16-8.html - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/procedures/shikakugai_00001.html - https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/koyou_roudou/koyou/jigyounushi/seido/anteikyoku/gairou/980908gai01.htm - https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/work-in-japan/part-time-jobs/ ### Japan Pet Quarantine Check - https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/animal/dog/import-other.html - https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/animal/dog/import-free.html - https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/animal/dog/export.html - https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/animal/dog/shortstay.html - https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/animal/index.html - https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/qanda/dogcata.html - https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/animal/dog/lab.html - https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/411M50000200068 ### Japan PR Guideline Check - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/10_00279.html - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/content/001471577.pdf - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/procedures/eizyuu_00001.html - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/resources/nyukan_nyukan50.html - https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/pcm/1040?CLASSNAME=PCM1040&id=315000140&Mode=1 - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/01_00644.html ### Japan Re-entry Deadline Check - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/immigration/procedures/minashisainyukoku_00001.html - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/immigration/procedures/16-5.html - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/immigration/faq/kanri_qa.html - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/procedures/tokureikikan_00001.html - https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/326CO0000000319 ### Japan Tax-Free Refund Checker - https://www.japan.travel/en/us/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-japans-new-tax-free-shopping-system/ - https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/tax-free/page01_000001_00028.html - https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/tax-free/content/001990233.pdf - https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/tax-free/content/001990234.pdf - https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/tax-free/page01_000001_00023.html - https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/tax-free/page01_000001_00024.html - https://www.nta.go.jp/publication/pamph/shohi/menzei/201805/pdf/0025003-110_01.pdf - https://zenmenkyo.jp/refund-top/refund-system-2026/ ### Japan TB Screening Check (JPETS) - https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/001471856.pdf - https://philippines.iom.int/manila-health-centre - https://nhsgroup.ph/makati.html - https://www.slec.ph - https://nhsgroup.ph/baguio.html - https://nhsgroup.ph/davao.html - https://nhsgroup.ph/cebu.html - https://www.ciwechospital.com - https://www.grandehospital.com - https://nepal.iom.int/health-assessment - https://www.nepalmediciti.com - https://norvichospital.com - https://www.siddhilab.com.np - https://tmmcnepal.com - https://ciwechospital.com - https://dymmedicalcenter.com.vn/ - https://www.vietnammedicalpractice.com/ - https://vietnam.iom.int/vi/trung-tam-kham-suc-khoe-di-cu - https://en.rafflesmedical.vn/ - https://giaothonghospital.vn - https://www.care1.com.vn/check-up-packages/japan-visa-tb-screening-jpets/ - http://kxc.bvchoray.vn/ - https://benhvien175.vn/ - https://bvnguyentriphuong.com.vn/ - https://priorityhealth.vn/ - https://familyhospital.vn/ - https://www.rspremierjatinegara.com/ - https://pramita.co.id/id - https://dymmedicalclinic.id/ - https://amaliamedicalcenter.co.id/ - https://www.rspremierbintaro.com/ - https://bimcbali.com/bimc-hospital-kuta - https://www.rspremiersurabaya.com/selamat-datang-di-rs-premier-surabaya - https://bblabkesmasmakassar.go.id/ - https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/kenkou/kekkaku-kansenshou03/english.html - https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/001469441.pdf - https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/001469448.pdf - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/10_00219.html - https://jpets.mhlw.go.jp/ - https://www.jpets.mhlw.go.jp/doc/260925.pdf ### Japan Visa Fee Calculator - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/01_00644.html - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/content/001469201.pdf - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/11_00107.html - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/01_00646.html - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/faq/01_00650.html ### Kyushu Travel Discount Calculator - https://fukuoka-fukkou-wari.jp/ - https://saga-ouen.jp/ - https://nagasaki-fukkou-wari.jp/ - https://kumamoto-ouenwari.com/ - https://oita-fukkou-wari.jp/ - https://miyazaki-ouen.jp/ - https://fukko-ouenwari.pref.kagoshima.jp/ - https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/page13_00002.html - https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/content/002023324.pdf - https://fightkyushu.welcomekyushu.jp/ - https://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/af08/fukko-ouenwari.html - https://saga-ouen.jp/faq/