Adapting to daily life in Japan involves learning new systems and cultural norms. Our Japan Living Guide provides practical advice to help expats settle in.
Information about international schools and preschools for non-Japanese in major cities throughout Japan. You can find details about kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools, and high schools where English is the main language of education.
Our guides cover not only schools that teach in English but also American, British, German, and French schools that incorporate various national curricula (such as the IB Primary Years Programme) and languages.
Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Kobe, and other major cities covered in detail.
Public, private, and international school options explained clearly for expat families.
Information on local early childhood options for families settling in Japan.
Medical care in Japan is comparable to what can be found in many Western countries, offering a broad range of clinics and hospitals for routine checkups, vaccinations, and emergency care. We provide directories of hospitals with English capability in major cities and hotlines for emergencies.
Curated lists for Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Kobe, and other major expat cities.
Ambulance dialing instructions (119) and what to expect when calling emergency services.
Medical consultation translation services for situations where language is a barrier.
Guidance about expat housing, including the average rent per unit size in major cities. This information is highly useful for establishing your company budget and understanding the local real estate market.
Average rental prices per unit size in Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Kobe, and more.
What to know before searching, including common restrictions and negotiation tips.
Short-term and long-term furnished options for assignees arriving before permanent housing is secured.
Information to aid foreign residents in avoiding any difficulties while living in Japan.
We cover a wide range of practical topics essential for daily life.
Step-by-step guidance for foreigners on required documents and recommended banks.
Practical breakdowns of typical monthly expenses for expat households in major cities.
How to use trains, buses, and IC cards — Japan’s world- class transit made accessible.
Seasonal pollen seasons, recommended medications, and how to manage symptoms in Japan.
Japan’s strict waste sorting system explained, including oversized item disposal procedures.
Common gestures, social customs, and business etiquette to help you avoid cultural missteps.
Information about social clubs for each nationality, local communities, and meetup opportunities in major cities to help you build a network and feel at home.
Information about bringing furniture from your home country, understanding voltage differences, leasing furniture in Japan, and how to sell unwanted items.
Brief overviews of major cities with local information, expat-related facilities, and
useful links for each area.
Japan’s capital and the primary destination for most corporate assignees, with world- class amenities and a large expat community.
A port city with a rich international history, popular among families for its spacious housing and proximity to Tokyo.
Japan’s second-largest metro area, known for its vibrant food culture, friendly locals, and lower cost of living.
An international port city with a relaxed lifestyle, scenic hillside neighborhoods, and a long-established expat community.
A major industrial hub in central Japan, home to Toyota’s headquarters and a growing international workforce.
Hokkaido’s capital, offering a high quality of life, world-famous winters, and a more relaxed pace than Tokyo.
A rapidly growing city in Kyushu with an emerging startup scene, excellent food, and a warm climate year-round.
Japan’s southernmost prefecture, with a subtropical climate, US military presence, and a unique blend of cultures.
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