Local Medical Help. We've had successful help for the more minor ailments locally. It helps to have a Japanese speaker along. International Postal Service. Mailing heavy packages can be quite expensive.
Small packages are easy and fast and modest in price.
Renting a Car. You'll find the daily car rental rate is prohibitively high. However, the Mazda Lease Center will rent you a 4 door Familia Sedan for 87,500 yen per month. The price includes liability insurance and 50000 yen deductable collision coverage. The Mazda place is about 150 m beyond the underpass onl the E side of the street.