Free Japan Life Setup Checklist

Moving to Japan involves dozens of steps — in a specific order. Get the sequence wrong and you’re waiting weeks for things that should take days.

This checklist covers everything from the day you land to the end of your first month.

What’s inside:

  • ✅ Week 1 essentials: address registration, SIM card, bank account
  • ✅ Month 1: health insurance, My Number, driving licence conversion
  • ✅ Money setup: bank → credit card → remittance apps
  • ✅ Healthcare: insurance card, clinic registration, emergency numbers
  • ✅ Housing: key documents, guarantor options, utility setup
  • ✅ Language: JLPT planning, conversation school options

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