Moving to Japan Checklist for Foreigners (2025)
Moving to Japan involves a lot of admin in a short window. Here’s the order to do things in, and why the order matters. Week 1: The Non-Negotiables 1. Register Your Address (住民登録) Go to your local city hall (市役所) within 14 days of moving in. Bring: Residence card (在留カード) Passport Your new address This creates your official record in Japan. Everything else depends on this. 2. Get a Japanese Phone Number You need this for bank accounts, credit cards, and most Japanese services. ...