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BEFORE JAPANBefore Japan
Prepare documents, accommodation, connectivity and your arrival plan.
What would you like to do in Japan?
Start with your goal and find the information and next step you need.
BUSINESS
Do business in Japan
Market entry, company setup planning, offices, talent and business development
→LIVINGLive in Japan
Housing, banking, mobile services, healthcare and daily life
→PROPERTYFind property in Japan
Rent, buy, invest, offices and commercial property
→VISIT JAPANVisit Japan
Travel, longer stays, transportation and practical help
→FAMILYEducation & Family
Schools, Japanese learning, childcare and family life
→JAPAN GUIDEPractical Japan Guide
Clear answers to everyday questions from an international perspective
→From planning Japan to building a life here
You do not need every answer at once. Start with the stage that best matches where you are now.
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ARRIVEJust Arrived
Set up the essentials: housing, connectivity, mobility and basic services.
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LIVELive in Japan
Move from a stay to a sustainable daily life for yourself or your family.
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PROPERTYProperty & Investment
Understand renting, buying and property investment in Japan.
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BUSINESSBusiness in Japan
Plan market entry and understand how business relationships work in Japan.
JCBO JAPAN GUIDE
Japanese is maintained as the master editorial version. English articles will be expanded step by step. Topics requiring legal, tax, immigration, medical or other professional judgment should be checked against current official information or the appropriate licensed professional.
LIVING
Your First 30 Days in Japan
A practical sequence for setting up daily life from before arrival through your first month.
→PROPERTYRenting an Apartment in Tokyo as a Foreigner
What to organize before searching, applying, signing and moving in.
→PROPERTYCan Foreigners Buy Property in Japan?
Start by organizing your purpose, funds and intended use before choosing a property.
→BUSINESSBefore Starting a Business in Japan
Before forming a company, clarify what you actually want to achieve in the Japanese market.
→VISIT JAPANFirst Time in Tokyo: What to Know
The basics of transport, connectivity, payments and what to do when something goes wrong.
→HELPWhat to Do When You Need Help in Japan
A starting point for deciding what to do in cases such as illness, loss, disaster or everyday trouble.
→LIVINGMoving to Japan: Pre-Arrival Checklist
Prepare what you can before departure so your first days in Japan are easier.
→LIVINGGetting a Mobile Phone or SIM in Japan
Choose connectivity based on the length and purpose of your stay.
→LIVINGUsing Banking Services in Japan as a Foreigner
Think beyond account opening and organize payments, transfers and daily-life needs.
→VISIT JAPANStaying in Tokyo for One Week to One Month
Prepare a longer Tokyo stay from the perspective of daily life, not only sightseeing.
→PROPERTYJapan Property Investment: A Starting Guide
Review income, management, taxation and exit strategy instead of focusing only on purchase price.
→BUSINESSJapanese Business Practices for International Executives
Understand how meetings, decisions and trust building may differ in Japan.
→FAMILYMoving to Tokyo with Your Family
Plan housing, school and work as one connected family-life project.
→JCBO JAPAN CONCIERGE
Contact JCBO →Need help in Japan?
You do not need to know which specialist to contact first. Tell us what you want to do in Japan, and JCBO will help organize the issue and connect the appropriate company or licensed professional when needed.