Usually essential procedures
These are often needed for banking, phones, housing, school, or daily life. Start with the guides that match your situation.
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9 ArticlesChecklist Before Leaving Japan
Organize move-out notice, tax, pension, insurance, housing, contracts, and residence card in deadline order.
Childcare, Kindergarten, and School Enrollment
Organize the child's age, desired start date, parents' work, and language support, then contact the childcare counter or board of education.
Income Tax Return Basics
Confirm eligibility, deadlines, and documents with the NTA or tax office.
Open a Bank Account
Prepare residence card, address, and employer or school details.
Rental Contract Basics
Deposit, key money, guarantor company, and move-out notice basics.
Start and Stop Electricity, Gas, and Water
Schedule services around move-in and move-out, then confirm attendance, meter readings, and final bills.
Taxation and Tax Payment Certificates for Residence Procedures
Ask the receiving office which year, tax type, and details are required before ordering certificates.
Trash Sorting and Collection
Check municipal sorting rules, collection days, and required bags.
Mobile Phone and Internet Contracts
Check identity, address, payment, minimum term, and cancellation costs before signing.