What to Prepare for Moving to Japan : Complete Guide for Working Holiday, Studying, and Relocating to Japan

Are you dreaming of making Japan your second home?

Whether you have a plan for working holiday, studying, or relocating for career opportunities, we understand the excitement and challenges that come with this life changing journey.

As the Japan Expert Team, we have successfully assisted over 50 professionals, expats, and international residents in adapting to life in Japan since 2023. Our founder, Aki Watanabe, brings unique perspectives from both sides of the cultural bridge, having experienced working holidays in four countries and understanding firsthand what it means to build a new life abroad.

What You'll Discover Inside:

This is not another generic "moving preparation" handbook. This guide transforms you from a confused newcomer into someone who understands how Japan really works. You will recognize opportunities others miss, avoid pitfalls that derail careers, and build the meaningful relationships that make Japan feel like home.

Complete Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction

Learn why countless Japan Lovers had given up on making Japan as their second home

Chapter 2: Essential Procedures After Arriving

Navigate the documentation maze with our step by step strategy

Chapter 3: What to Bring to Japan

Financial preparation beyond basic banking, Documents that actually matter for your success, Self promotion tools that open doors

Chapter 4: Making the Most of Your First Week

Starting Your Network even before moving to Japan, Japanese Hobbies and Communities

Chapter 5: Taking Your Japanese Studies to the Next Level

Why your JLPT certificate might not impress anyone, Master spoken Japanese and pitch accent for instant credibility

Chapter 6: Breaking Through Japanese Friendship Boundaries

Understand the four levels of Japanese friendship Strategies for connecting with similar aged locals

Chapter 7: Advice on Interacting with Local Japanese

Don’t Judge Age by Appearance, Think of Your Time in Japan as a Trust-Building Game, Differences in Humor, Learn to Manage Your Own Mood, Topics to Avoid

This guide transforms you from a confused newcomer into someone who understands how Japan really works. You will recognize opportunities others miss, avoid pitfalls that derail careers, and build the meaningful relationships that make Japan feel like home.

Who This Guide Is For:

This practical resource is specifically designed for working holiday visa holders, international students, and anyone has a plan to relocate to Japan. We have created this affordable guide to support our "kouhai" (juniors) who may not need our premium consulting services but deserve access to insider knowledge first.

Why We Wrote This:

We have met too many Japan lovers who abandoned their dreams, Making Japan as Their Second Home, due to cultural misunderstandings, friendship barriers, and practical challenges. They did nothing wrong;

they simply didn't know what they didn't know. This guide exists to prevent those difficulties and help you thrive in your Japanese adventure.

Your journey to understanding and embracing Japanese culture starts here.