Life in Japan guide

Find out how to relocate in Japan with the participative life in Japan guide. We also give you the opportunity you to write articles about life in Japan and share your expat experience!

	GENERALITIES general information
	FORMALITIES visas, passports and entry requirements
	VISAS work visas, work permits, working holiday visas and residence permits
	WORK presentation of the work market, good addresses or useful tips
	ACCOMMODATION how to rent a house or an apartment, leases and rental agreements
	STUDY student visa, University registration
	HEALTH CARE public and private health systems
	BANK open and manage a bank account
	TAX the personal taxation system
	TRANSPORTS train, bus, plane, car rental
	DRIVER'S LICENCE find out more about driving requirements
	REMOVAL find out more about your house moving
	COMMUNICATIONS phone line, internet provider, post office
	LEISURE sports, leisure and cultural activities
	MISCELLEANOUS

Are you living in Japan? Share your experience!

Nobody else but an expatriate is in a position to help another expatriate to settle down in Japan. We give you the opportunity to write anything you like about your experience in Japan. Formalities, visa procedures, food, shopping, night life, it’s up to you! Inform us about the work market, how to find a flat in Japan, how to deal with a bank or any other topic of your choice and help other expats make the move to Japan!

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Choose an expatriate health insurance Japan. Free advice and quotation service.

A few tips about movers in Japan.

Ask your questions to expatriates in Japan on the Japan forum.

Make contacts in Japan with the expat network Japan.

Expats' advice: how to work in Japan and how to find an accomodation in Japan.

Find out more about living in Japan with the Japan blogs.

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