GUIDES

Living in Japan: guides

The practical questions you hit when you move to Japan from abroad — money, paperwork, renting, daily life and neighbourhoods. No filler.

• NeighbourhoodsChoose Where to Live in Japan by Starting With Your CommutePut your school or workplace, travel time, transfers and everyday errands on the same map before chasing a famous neighbourhood name.2026-08-04　·　1 min read
• Daily lifeYour Move-in Checklist Before Leaving for JapanConfirm your address, documents, phone access, essentials and first-night plan before departure, so arrival feels much lighter.2026-08-03　·　1 min read
• PaperworkYour First Two Weeks in Japan: The Paperwork Order That Actually WorksResidence card, ward office, bank account, phone — each one wants a document from the one before it. Here is the sequence that avoids getting stuck.2026-08-02　·　3 min read
• Costs and moneyWhat You Actually Pay to Move Into a Japanese ApartmentReikin, shikikin, guarantee fees, cleaning fees — five unfamiliar line items, explained one by one, including which ones you get back.2026-08-01　·　3 min read