Your Japan life
starter kit. 🎀
Practical, plain-language guides for the little admin tasks and everyday moments that can feel big when you’re new.
Your first-week checklist
Use this sample checklist to keep track of your next steps.
Your checklist is a front-end demo and resets when the page reloads. Requirements vary by residence status and municipality—confirm with official sources.
Quick guides for real life
Useful starting points, not legal or immigration advice.
City hall basics
Understand which local office to contact, what documents to ask about and how to prepare before visiting.
Open guide ↗Money & monthly budget
Build a simple plan for rent, utilities, transport, food, tuition, remittances and savings.
Open guide ↗Phone & internet
Compare contract length, setup fees, cancellation terms and coverage before choosing a plan.
Open guide ↗Nihongo for work
Practice polite phrases for shifts, interviews, asking for clarification and reporting a problem.
Open guide ↗Spot suspicious offers
Be cautious of upfront fees, vague contracts, pressure to act quickly and requests to share sensitive documents.
Open guide ↗Health & emergency help
Learn where to find official local guidance and how to ask for language support when needed.
Open guide ↗Need a human to help? 💌
Find community services and language support in Discover. Always verify qualifications and fees directly.
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