Japanese paperwork, explained from a photo
Snap your mail from city hall, tax offices, pension or health insurance. See what it is and what to do by when, then add the deadline to Google Calendar.
Photos are used only for analysis and never stored
Resident tax notice
令和8年度 市民税・県民税 納税通知書
- •Notice of your resident tax for fiscal 2026.
- •The yearly 86,400 yen is paid in four installments of 21,600 yen.
Next deadline
Jan 31, 2027 (4th installment)
Amount due
21,600 yen
How it works
1. Take a photo
Photograph your mail or upload a PDF. Multi-page documents are fine.
2. AI explains it
Get the document type, steps to take, deadlines, amounts and contact details in plain language.
3. Never miss a deadline
Add deadlines to Google Calendar in one tap, with reminders 3 days and 1 day before.
Install it on your phone and PC
No app store needed. Tap the home screen icon and it opens like an app, without the address bar, and it takes almost no storage.
Android
- 1.Open this page in Chrome.
- 2.Tap "Install now" above, or open the ⋮ menu at the top right and tap "Install app".
iPhone · iPad
- 1.Open this page in Safari.
- 2.Tap the Share button (a square with an up arrow) at the bottom.
- 3.Tap "Add to Home Screen", then "Add".
PC (Chrome · Edge)
- 1.Click "Install now" above, or the install icon at the right end of the address bar.
- 2.ShoruiMate appears on your desktop and in the Start menu.
Documents it can read
Common documents that foreign residents receive and find hard to read.
- Resident tax notices (住民税)
- National pension slips and exemptions (国民年金)
- National health insurance premiums (国民健康保険)
- Property tax and automobile tax
- Notices from city or ward offices
- Immigration and residence notices
- School and daycare notices
- Electricity, gas and water bills
What ShoruiMate does for you
Just what you need to do
See first whether you need to pay, apply, or just keep it.
Japanese era dates converted
Dates like 令和8年 become 2026, with a countdown to each deadline.
Benefits you might miss
If the document mentions exemptions, reductions or refunds you can apply for, it tells you.
Key Japanese terms
Important words on the document with their reading and meaning.
Your documents are personal. We treat them that way
- Document photos are used only for analysis and never stored anywhere.
- Results are saved to your own Google account and only you can see them. Delete them any time.
- Only the deadlines you choose are added to Google Calendar.
Guides
Common Japanese documents, explained one at a time.
How to read a Japanese resident tax notice (住民税 納税通知書)
The resident tax notice arrives around June. Learn how to read the yearly amount and installment deadlines, how to pay at convenience stores or banks, and what to do if you are late or leaving Japan.
ReadJapan’s national pension payment slips and exemptions: a guide for foreign residents
Payment slips for national pension (国民年金) come from the Japan Pension Service. Who must pay, due dates and how to pay, applying for exemptions when income is low, and the lump-sum withdrawal payment when you leave Japan.
Read
Frequently asked questions
Is it free?
You can analyze up to 3 documents a month for free (resets on the 1st). Viewing saved documents and adding to your calendar are always free. A paid plan for heavier use (¥480/month for 30 analyses a month, or ¥4,800/year) is on the way.
Where are my photos stored?
Nowhere. They pass through our server and the AI only while being analyzed. Only the analysis results (text) are saved to your account.
Can I see my documents on both my phone and computer?
Yes. Sign in with the same Google account and documents you photographed on your phone appear on your computer too.
How accurate is the AI?
Usually accurate, but it can make mistakes. Always double-check amounts and dates on the original, and ask the sender if anything is unclear.
Which languages are supported?
Explanations are currently in Korean. Japanese, English and more languages are on the way.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Take photos right from your phone browser. You can also install it to your home screen to open it like an app.