Comprehensive checklist before and after arriving in Japan

It will be easier to organize your life in Japan if you prepare for your arrival in Japan, your first day of arrival, your first week, and then your first month.

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.

Before coming to Japan

Verify residence, correspondence, payments, and documents.

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.

First day of arrival

Prioritize communication and transportation to your accommodation.

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.

first week

Check your living area and necessary procedures.

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.

first month

Organize banking, medical care, and long-term housing.

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.

one month later

Review the cost of living and inconvenience.

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.

Update and check information regularly

Japanese systems, fees, and service terms are subject to change. Please do not make important decisions based solely on the information available at the time of reading the article, and please check the latest information from public institutions, contractors, experts, etc. before taking any action. In particular, the handling of legal, tax, residence status, and medical matters will vary depending on individual circumstances.

Expand from one theme to related items

Life, housing, work, and family issues are interconnected. Don't limit yourself to just one article; check out related guides to get a complete picture. JCBO JAPAN GUIDE has a structure that progresses from individual themes to pillar pages and consultation desks.

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