First 30 days of life in Japan
Organize what you need to do before coming to Japan, the first day of arrival, the first week, and the first month.
READ GUIDE →We will sort out the questions that foreigners face when starting life in Japan, such as housing, banking, communications, transportation, medical care, lifestyle infrastructure, education, and disaster prevention, and connect them with the necessary information and resources.
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01Preparations before coming to JapanRead article →02Housing and living areaRead article →03Communication/Transportation/Daily ShoppingRead article →04Banking/payment/lifestyle servicesRead article →05Medical care, disaster prevention, and when you are in troubleRead article →06Family/Education/Long-term lifeRead article →
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Thinking about where to live in Tokyo
Think about the area that suits you, such as commuting/schooling, living environment, budget, and foreign language support.
READ GUIDE →Establish life infrastructure
It is the gateway to establishing the basic environment of Japanese life, such as communication, transportation, electricity, gas, and water.
READ GUIDE →Where to go when you are in trouble
We will help you find information and contact information depending on your situation, such as illness, loss, disaster, and daily life troubles.
READ GUIDE →Frequently asked questions
Can I consult with you even if I cannot speak Japanese well?
We aim to gradually expand multilingual support and provide information that is easy to understand even for people with language barriers.
Can I consult with you about finding a place to live?
Yes. In cooperation with real estate categories, we will guide you to the entrance according to your purpose, such as rental or purchase.
Can travelers also use Living information?
Yes. We organize useful information depending on the length of your stay, from short-term stays to long-term stays.
If you don't know where to start, head to JCBO.
JCBO will be your first point of contact and will organize the content. For work that requires specialized qualifications, we will guide you to qualified experts and collaborate with them as necessary.
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