Journey
Coming to Japan
A step-by-step journey for preparing, arriving, and completing your first important procedures in Japan.
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Step 1
Prepare before departure
Prepare the essential immigration, travel, and arrival information you may need before travelling to Japan.
Step 2
Arrive in Japan
Complete the main immigration and customs procedures when you arrive in Japan and keep the documents issued to you during entry.
Step 3
Register your address
Register your place of residence with the municipal office after establishing where you will live in Japan.
Step 4
Set up banking
Prepare for opening and maintaining a bank account in Japan after establishing your residence.
Step 5
Join insurance and pension
Confirm which public health-insurance and pension systems apply to you after establishing your life or employment in Japan.
Step 6
Set up essential services
Arrange the basic household and communication services you need after moving into your residence in Japan.