Preparations before moving to Japan with your family

When relocating as a family, we not only consider the individual's job, but also school, housing, medical care, and the life of the spouse.

This page not only provides general information, but also organizes the order and points to check when actually preparing. For people coming to Japan from overseas, it is important to proceed with plenty of time, as each procedure can take time due to differences in language and systems.

Organize schedules for the whole family

List the time of entry, start of school, and start of work.

When considering the lifestyle of not only the person but also the entire family, the place they live and how they spend their time will also change. It will be easier to reduce the burden after daily life if you use the facilities that you frequently use and the trips you make every day as your criteria.

Search for school and housing at the same time

Consider commuting to school and commuting together.

When considering the lifestyle of not only the person but also the entire family, the place they live and how they spend their time will also change. It will be easier to reduce the burden after daily life if you use the facilities that you frequently use and the trips you make every day as your criteria.

Prepare medical information

Organize your chronic illnesses, vaccinations, and medications.

When considering the lifestyle of not only the person but also the entire family, the place they live and how they spend their time will also change. It will be easier to reduce the burden after daily life if you use the facilities that you frequently use and the trips you make every day as your criteria.

Consider your spouse's life as well.

Consider things like work, language learning, and community involvement.

When considering the lifestyle of not only the person but also the entire family, the place they live and how they spend their time will also change. It will be easier to reduce the burden after daily life if you use the facilities that you frequently use and the trips you make every day as your criteria.

Make priorities for the first month

Don't do everything at the same time.

Conditions vary depending on the person and company. The most efficient way to proceed is to organize your purpose, timing, budget, and necessary language support, and then check only the parts you don't understand with a specialist.

Share priorities at family meetings

When migrating or living for a long time, if only one person has the information, the burden will be uneven on the family. Share with your family what has been decided and what hasn't been decided about school, housing, work, medical care, and budget. It will be easier to adapt if you listen to your child's wishes depending on their age and review them regularly after they start living together.

Think not only about your life in Japan but also about your future.

The way you choose schools and housing will depend on whether you plan to leave Japan in a few years or are planning to settle down for a long time. If you consider the possibility of future education, job changes, and returning to your home country, you will be able to see the flexibility necessary for your current choices.

What I would like you to tell me when consulting with JCBO

If you would like to consult individually about ``preparations before moving your family to Japan,'' please let us know your current situation, desired timing, location, budget, and what you have already decided and what you have not yet decided. JCBO organizes the consultation contents and guides you through what can be resolved with general information and what needs to be dealt with by corporate services or qualified experts.