A guide to living in Japan with your family

Family migration co-designs schools, housing, health care, and jobs.

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.

school

Check your course and language.

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.

residence

Commuting to school and commuting.

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.

medical

Find a hospital for your family.

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.

spouse

Consider the lives of your family members as well.

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.

Periodic review

Check your living expenses.

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.

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

If you would like to discuss the ``Japanese Living Guide for Families'' individually, please let us know your current situation, desired time, location, budget, 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.