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{
"Moving to Japan from the US": {
"Phase 1: Initial Planning & Legal Requirements (6-12 months before)": {
"Visa and Immigration": {
"tasks": [
{
"name": "Determine the correct visa type (work, spouse, student, highly skilled professional, etc.)",
"links": [
{
"title": "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html",
"tags": [
"Visa",
"Government/Official"
]
},
{
"title": "Immigration Services Agency of Japan",
"image_url": "https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/content/910000042.png",
"link_url": "https://www.isa.go.jp/en/publications/materials/newimmiact_3_index.html",
"tags": [
"Visa",
"Government/Official"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Obtain Certificate of Eligibility (COE) if required",
"links": [
{
"title": "Embassy of Japan in the USA",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/visa-coe.html",
"tags": [
"Visa",
"Government/Official"
]
},
{
"title": "Immigration Services Agency of Japan",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.isa.go.jp/en/applications/procedures/16-1.html",
"tags": [
"Visa",
"Government/Official"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Gather required documents for visa application",
"subtasks": [
{
"name": "Valid passport (renewed if expires within 6 months)",
"links": [
{
"title": "U.S. Department of State",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html",
"tags": [
"Visa",
"Government/Official",
"Digital"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "COE (Certificate of Eligibility)",
"links": [
{
"title": "Immigration Services Agency of Japan",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.isa.go.jp/en/applications/procedures/16-1.html",
"tags": [
"Visa",
"Government/Official",
"Digital"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Marriage certificate (if applying for spouse visa)",
"links": [
{
"title": "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/index.htm",
"tags": [
"Visa",
"Government/Official",
"Health",
"Digital",
"Family"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Other visa-specific documents",
"links": [
{
"title": "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html",
"tags": [
"Visa",
"Government/Official",
"Digital"
]
}
]
}
],
"links": [
{
"title": "Embassy of Japan in the USA",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/visa.html",
"tags": [
"Visa",
"Government/Official",
"Digital"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Apply for and receive visa at Japanese consulate",
"links": [
{
"title": "Embassy of Japan in the USA",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/consulate_info.html",
"tags": [
"Visa",
"Government/Official",
"Digital",
"Culture"
]
},
{
"title": "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/over/index.html",
"tags": [
"Visa",
"Government/Official",
"Digital",
"Culture"
]
}
]
}
]
},
"Financial Preparation": {
"tasks": [
{
"name": "Open bank account that allows international transfers",
"links": [
{
"title": "Wise (formerly TransferWise)",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://wise.com/",
"tags": [
"Finance"
]
},
{
"title": "Charles Schwab",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.schwab.com/international",
"tags": [
"Finance"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Notify US banks of international move (to avoid fraud alerts)",
"links": [
{
"title": "Bank of America",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.bankofamerica.com/security-center/travel-notice/",
"tags": [
"Finance"
]
},
{
"title": "Chase",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.chase.com/personal/credit-cards/education/basics/how-to-set-a-travel-notice",
"tags": [
"Finance"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Research cost of living in your target city",
"links": [
{
"title": "Numbeo",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Japan",
"tags": [
"Planning"
]
},
{
"title": "Expatistan",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/country/japan",
"tags": [
"Planning"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Prepare savings with proof of financial stability (required for some visa types)",
"links": [
{
"title": "Immigration Services Agency of Japan",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.isa.go.jp/en/applications/procedures/16-1.html",
"tags": [
"Visa",
"Government/Official"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Research Japanese banking options",
"links": [
{
"title": "Japan Guide",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2206.html",
"tags": [
"Finance",
"Culture",
"Planning"
]
},
{
"title": "The Japan Times",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2019/08/03/language/opening-bank-account-japan/",
"tags": [
"Finance",
"News",
"Culture",
"Planning"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Understand tax implications for both US and Japan reporting requirements",
"links": [
{
"title": "Internal Revenue Service (IRS)",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/us-citizens-and-resident-aliens-abroad",
"tags": [
"Government/Official",
"Finance"
]
},
{
"title": "National Tax Agency of Japan",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.nta.go.jp/english/taxes/index.htm",
"tags": [
"Government/Official",
"Finance"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Consult with tax professional about foreign income reporting",
"links": [
{
"title": "Internal Revenue Service (IRS)",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/foreign-earned-income-exclusion",
"tags": [
"Government/Official",
"Finance"
]
},
{
"title": "American Citizens Abroad",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.americansabroad.org/resources/",
"tags": [
"Finance"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Consider opening international/multi-currency bank account",
"links": [
{
"title": "Wise (formerly TransferWise)",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://wise.com/",
"tags": [
"Finance"
]
},
{
"title": "Revolut",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.revolut.com/",
"tags": [
"Finance"
]
}
]
}
]
},
"Career and Education": {
"tasks": [
{
"name": "Secure job offer or school acceptance (if applicable)",
"links": [
{
"title": "GaijinPot",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.gaijinpot.com/jobs/",
"tags": [
"Work",
"Digital"
]
},
{
"title": "Study in Japan",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/",
"tags": [
"Government/Official",
"Work",
"Digital"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Research professional licensing requirements",
"links": [
{
"title": "Japan Government Portal",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2020/11/professional_qualifications.html",
"tags": [
"Government/Official",
"Work",
"Planning"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Get academic credentials evaluated/translated if needed",
"links": [
{
"title": "NACES",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.naces.org/members",
"tags": [
"Planning"
]
},
{
"title": "WES",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.wes.org/",
"tags": [
"Planning"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Prepare professional documents in English and Japanese",
"links": [
{
"title": "Daijob",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.daijob.com/en/resume-guide/",
"tags": [
"Work",
"Culture",
"Planning"
]
},
{
"title": "Tokyo Foreigner",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.tokyoforeigner.com/work/japanese-resume-format/",
"tags": [
"Work",
"Culture"
]
}
]
}
]
}
},
"Phase 2: Documentation & Preparations (3-6 months before)": {
"Essential Documents": {
"tasks": [
{
"name": "Get apostilled copies of important documents",
"subtasks": [
{
"name": "Birth certificate",
"links": [
{
"title": "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/index.htm",
"tags": [
"Government/Official",
"Health",
"Family"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Marriage certificate (if applicable)",
"links": [
{
"title": "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/index.htm",
"tags": [
"Government/Official",
"Health",
"Digital",
"Family"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Divorce decree (if applicable)",
"links": [
{
"title": "USA.gov",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.usa.gov/divorce",
"tags": [
"Government/Official",
"Digital",
"Family"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Educational transcripts and diplomas",
"links": [
{
"title": "National Student Clearinghouse",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/",
"tags": [
"Planning"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Professional licenses",
"links": [
{
"title": "USA.gov",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.usa.gov/professional-licenses",
"tags": [
"Government/Official"
]
}
]
}
],
"links": [
{
"title": "U.S. Department of State",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/records-and-authentications/authenticate-your-document/apostille-requirements.html",
"tags": [
"Government/Official"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Obtain certified translations of documents into Japanese",
"links": [
{
"title": "American Translators Association",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.atanet.org/directory/",
"tags": [
"Digital",
"Culture"
]
},
{
"title": "Gengo",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://gengo.com/",
"tags": [
"Digital",
"Culture"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Collect important documents for renting (income proof, guarantor information)",
"links": [
{
"title": "Real Estate Japan",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.realestate.co.jp/en/living/guide-to-renting/",
"tags": [
"Housing",
"Planning"
]
},
{
"title": "Real Estate Japan",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://resources.realestate.co.jp/living/the-ultimate-guide-to-guarantors-for-apartments-in-japan/",
"tags": [
"Housing",
"Planning"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Get medical records and prescription information",
"links": [
{
"title": "U.S. Department of Health & Human Services",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/medical-records/index.html",
"tags": [
"Government/Official",
"Health"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Secure international driving permit (valid for 1 year in Japan)",
"links": [
{
"title": "AAA",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.aaa.com/vacation/idpf.html",
"tags": [
"Planning"
]
},
{
"title": "Japan National Tourism Organization",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.japan.travel/en/plan/getting-around/driving-in-japan/",
"tags": [
"Planning"
]
}
]
}
]
},
"Health and Medical": {
"tasks": [
{
"name": "Check vaccination requirements",
"links": [
{
"title": "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/japan",
"tags": [
"Government/Official",
"Health"
]
},
{
"title": "Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/",
"tags": [
"Government/Official",
"Health"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Complete required medical examinations",
"links": [
{
"title": "Immigration Services Agency of Japan",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.isa.go.jp/en/applications/procedures/16-1.html",
"tags": [
"Visa",
"Government/Official",
"Health"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Get comprehensive health checkup",
"links": [
{
"title": "Healthcare.gov",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.healthcare.gov/",
"tags": [
"Government/Official",
"Health"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Obtain 90-day supply of prescription medications",
"links": [
{
"title": "Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/policy/health-medical/pharmaceuticals/01.html",
"tags": [
"Government/Official",
"Health"
]
},
{
"title": "Japan Customs",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.customs.go.jp/english/summary/passenger.htm",
"tags": [
"Government/Official",
"Health",
"Logistics"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Collect detailed medical records and prescriptions",
"links": [
{
"title": "U.S. Department of Health & Human Services",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/medical-records/index.html",
"tags": [
"Government/Official",
"Health"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Buy travel health insurance (until enrolled in Japan's system)",
"links": [
{
"title": "InsureMyTrip",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.insuremytrip.com/",
"tags": [
"Health"
]
},
{
"title": "World Nomads",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.worldnomads.com/",
"tags": [
"Health"
]
}
]
}
]
},
"Language and Cultural Preparation": {
"tasks": [
{
"name": "Start learning Japanese language basics and survival phrases",
"links": [
{
"title": "Duolingo",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.duolingo.com/course/ja/en/Learn-Japanese",
"tags": [
"Digital",
"Culture"
]
},
{
"title": "NHK",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.nhk.or.jp/lesson/en/",
"tags": [
"Culture"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Learn how daily life works in Japan",
"subtasks": [
{
"name": "Train system navigation",
"links": [
{
"title": "Hyperdia",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.hyperdia.com/en/",
"tags": [
"Transport"
]
},
{
"title": "Japan Guide",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2017.html",
"tags": [
"Transport",
"Culture",
"Planning"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Shopping customs and etiquette",
"links": [
{
"title": "Japan Guide",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2000.html",
"tags": [
"Logistics",
"Culture",
"Planning"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Payment methods (cash-heavy society)",
"links": [
{
"title": "Japan Guide",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2195.html",
"tags": [
"Culture",
"Planning"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Recycling and garbage separation rules",
"links": [
{
"title": "Japan Guide",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2225.html",
"tags": [
"Culture",
"Planning"
]
}
]
}
],
"links": [
{
"title": "Japan Guide",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.japan-guide.com/",
"tags": [
"Culture",
"Planning"
]
},
{
"title": "The Japan Times",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/",
"tags": [
"News",
"Culture"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Download translation apps and language tools",
"links": [
{
"title": "Google",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://translate.google.com/",
"tags": [
"Digital",
"Culture"
]
},
{
"title": "DeepL",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.deepl.com/translator",
"tags": [
"Digital",
"Culture"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Consider taking formal Japanese classes",
"links": [
{
"title": "Japanese Language Proficiency Test",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.jlpt.jp/e/",
"tags": [
"Culture"
]
},
{
"title": "italki",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.italki.com/",
"tags": [
"Culture"
]
}
]
}
]
}
},
"Phase 3: Logistics & Shipping (2-3 months before)": {
"Housing Research": {
"tasks": [
{
"name": "Research areas you might live in (consider work location, commute, cost of living)",
"links": [
{
"title": "Real Estate Japan",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.realestate.co.jp/en/",
"tags": [
"Housing",
"Planning"
]
},
{
"title": "SUUMO",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://suumo.jp/",
"tags": [
"Housing",
"Planning"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Decide if you'll start in temporary housing (hotel, Airbnb, serviced apartment)",
"links": [
{
"title": "Airbnb",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.airbnb.com/",
"tags": [
"Housing"
]
},
{
"title": "Sakura House",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.sakura-house.com/",
"tags": [
"Housing"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Understand Japanese rental system (key money, deposits, guarantors)",
"links": [
{
"title": "Real Estate Japan",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.realestate.co.jp/en/living/guide-to-renting/",
"tags": [
"Housing",
"Finance",
"Culture",
"Planning"
]
},
{
"title": "GaijinPot",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://blog.gaijinpot.com/guide-renting-apartment-japan/",
"tags": [
"Housing",
"Finance",
"Blog",
"Culture",
"Planning"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Contact real estate agents or housing services",
"links": [
{
"title": "Real Estate Japan",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.realestate.co.jp/en/",
"tags": [
"Housing"
]
},
{
"title": "GaijinPot",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.gaijinpot.com/apartments/",
"tags": [
"Housing"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Research guarantor services if needed",
"links": [
{
"title": "GTN Corporation",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.gtncorporation.com/en/",
"tags": [
"Housing",
"Planning"
]
},
{
"title": "GTN Corporation",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.global-trust-networks.com/en/",
"tags": [
"Housing",
"Planning"
]
}
]
}
]
},
"Shipping and Moving": {
"tasks": [
{
"name": "Research international moving companies",
"links": [
{
"title": "MoveHub",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.movehub.com/",
"tags": [
"Logistics",
"Planning"
]
},
{
"title": "Sirelo",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.sirelo.com/",
"tags": [
"Logistics",
"Planning"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Decide what to bring vs. store vs. ship vs. buy new in Japan",
"links": [
{
"title": "GaijinPot",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://blog.gaijinpot.com/moving-to-japan-what-to-bring/",
"tags": [
"Logistics",
"Blog"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Get quotes for shipping options (sea freight vs. air freight)",
"links": [
{
"title": "Freightos",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.freightos.com/",
"tags": [
"Logistics"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Understand Japanese customs regulations and prohibited items",
"links": [
{
"title": "Japan Customs",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.customs.go.jp/english/summary/passenger.htm",
"tags": [
"Government/Official",
"Logistics",
"Culture"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Prepare detailed inventory of shipped items",
"links": [
{
"title": "Japan Customs",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.customs.go.jp/english/summary/unaccompanied.htm",
"tags": [
"Government/Official",
"Logistics"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Consider temporary storage options",
"links": [
{
"title": "Storage King",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.storageking.jp/en/",
"tags": [
"Logistics"
]
},
{
"title": "Hello Storage",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.hello-storage.com/en/",
"tags": [
"Logistics"
]
}
]
}
]
},
"Electronics and Appliances": {
"tasks": [
{
"name": "Check voltage compatibility (Japan uses 100V)",
"links": [
{
"title": "Japan Guide",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2225.html#electricity",
"tags": [
"Culture",
"Planning"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Purchase power adapters and voltage converters/transformers if needed",
"links": [
{
"title": "Amazon",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.amazon.com/",
"tags": [
"E-Commerce"
]
},
{
"title": "Yodobashi Camera",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.yodobashi.com/",
"tags": [
"E-Commerce"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Research which electronics to bring vs. buy new",
"links": [
{
"title": "GaijinPot",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://blog.gaijinpot.com/buying-electronics-in-japan/",
"tags": [
"Blog",
"Planning"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Unlock cell phone or research Japanese mobile plans",
"links": [
{
"title": "Japan Guide",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2223.html",
"tags": [
"Digital",
"Culture",
"Planning"
]
},
{
"title": "Mobal",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://mobal.com/",
"tags": [
"Digital",
"Culture",
"Planning"
]
}
]
}
]
}
},
"Phase 4: Final Preparations (1 month before)": {
"Personal Affairs in the US": {
"tasks": [
{
"name": "Set up mail forwarding with USPS",
"links": [
{
"title": "USPS",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.usps.com/manage/forward.htm",
"tags": [
"Planning"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Cancel/transfer subscriptions and services",
"links": [
{
"title": "Federal Trade Commission",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-cancel-subscription-service",
"tags": [
"Government/Official"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Close unnecessary US accounts",
"links": [
{
"title": "Consumer Financial Protection Bureau",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/how-do-i-close-my-bank-account-en-1837/",
"tags": [
"Government/Official",
"Finance"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Arrange for someone to handle US affairs if needed",
"links": [
{
"title": "USA.gov",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.usa.gov/power-of-attorney",
"tags": [
"Government/Official",
"Legal"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "File absentee ballot request for future elections",
"links": [
{
"title": "Federal Voting Assistance Program",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.fvap.gov/",
"tags": [
"Government/Official"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Notify IRS of foreign address change",
"links": [
{
"title": "Internal Revenue Service (IRS)",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.irs.gov/faqs/irs-procedures/address-changes/address-changes",
"tags": [
"Government/Official"
]
}
]
}
]
},
"Travel Arrangements": {
"tasks": [
{
"name": "Book one-way flight to Japan",
"links": [
{
"title": "Google",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.google.com/flights",
"tags": [
"Transport"
]
},
{
"title": "Skyscanner",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.skyscanner.com/",
"tags": [
"Transport"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Arrange airport transportation in Japan",
"links": [
{
"title": "Japan Guide",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2027.html",
"tags": [
"Transport",
"Culture",
"Planning"
]
},
{
"title": "Narita Airport",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/",
"tags": [
"Transport"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Pack essential items in carry-on luggage",
"links": [
{
"title": "Transportation Security Administration",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all",
"tags": [
"Government/Official"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Prepare survival kit for first few days",
"links": [
{
"title": "GaijinPot",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://blog.gaijinpot.com/essential-items-japan/",
"tags": [
"Blog"
]
}
]
}
]
},
"Final Health and Safety": {
"tasks": [
{
"name": "Get travel insurance",
"links": [
{
"title": "InsureMyTrip",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.insuremytrip.com/",
"tags": [
"Health"
]
},
{
"title": "World Nomads",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.worldnomads.com/",
"tags": [
"Health"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Register with nearest US embassy/consulate",
"links": [
{
"title": "STEP - Smart Traveler Enrollment Program",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://step.state.gov/",
"tags": [
"Government/Official"
]
},
{
"title": "U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://jp.usembassy.gov/",
"tags": [
"Government/Official"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Share itinerary and contact info with family/friends",
"links": [
{
"title": "Travel Channel",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/travel-tips/articles/how-to-share-your-travel-itinerary",
"tags": [
"Family"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Prepare emergency contact list",
"links": [
{
"title": "Japan Guide",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2224.html",
"tags": [
"Culture",
"Planning"
]
}
]
}
]
}
},
"Phase 5: Upon Arrival in Japan (First 30 days)": {
"Airport Arrival": {
"tasks": [
{
"name": "Complete arrival procedures at airport",
"links": [
{
"title": "Narita Airport",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/",
"tags": [
"Transport"
]
},
{
"title": "Haneda Airport",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.haneda-airport.jp/en/",
"tags": [
"Transport"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Receive Residence Card (在留カード, ざいりゅうカード) at immigration (for most visa types)",
"links": [
{
"title": "Immigration Services Agency of Japan",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.isa.go.jp/en/publications/materials/nyuukokukanri07_00020.html",
"tags": [
"Visa",
"Government/Official"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Declare items at customs if shipping household goods",
"links": [
{
"title": "Japan Customs",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.customs.go.jp/english/summary/passenger.htm",
"tags": [
"Government/Official",
"Logistics",
"Culture"
]
}
]
}
]
},
"Immediate Legal Requirements (Within 14 days)": {
"tasks": [
{
"name": "Register address at local city/ward office",
"links": [
{
"title": "Immigration Services Agency of Japan",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.isa.go.jp/en/publications/materials/nyuukokukanri07_00015.html",
"tags": [
"Government/Official"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Get certificate of residence (住民票)",
"links": [
{
"title": "Shibuya City Office",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.city.shibuya.tokyo.jp/en/guide/procedure/residence.html",
"tags": [
"Planning"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Enroll in National Health Insurance (if not covered by employer)",
"links": [
{
"title": "Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/policy/health-medical/social-welfare/02.html",
"tags": [
"Government/Official",
"Health"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Join the pension system (mandatory for most residents)",
"links": [
{
"title": "Japan Pension Service",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.nenkin.go.jp/international/english/nationalpension/nationalpension.html",
"tags": [
"Government/Official"
]
}
]
}
]
},
"Essential Services Setup": {
"tasks": [
{
"name": "Open Japanese bank account (requires residence card)",
"links": [
{
"title": "Japan Guide",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2206.html",
"tags": [
"Finance",
"Culture",
"Planning"
]
},
{
"title": "The Japan Times",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2019/08/03/language/opening-bank-account-japan/",
"tags": [
"Finance",
"News",
"Culture"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Get Japanese phone number (many carriers require bank account/credit card)",
"links": [
{
"title": "Japan Guide",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2223.html",
"tags": [
"Finance",
"Digital",
"Culture",
"Planning"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Apply for MyNumber card (マイナンバーカード) for tax and government services",
"links": [
{
"title": "My Number Card",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.kojinbango-card.go.jp/en/",
"tags": [
"Government/Official",
"Finance",
"Digital"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Set up utilities (gas, electricity, water, internet)",
"links": [
{
"title": "Tokyo Electric Power Company",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.tepco.co.jp/en/index-e.html",
"tags": [
"Planning"
]
},
{
"title": "Tokyo Gas",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.tokyogas.co.jp/en/",
"tags": [
"Planning"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Find temporary accommodation if needed",
"links": [
{
"title": "Sakura House",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.sakura-house.com/",
"tags": [
"Housing"
]
},
{
"title": "Oakhouse",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.oakhouse.jp/eng",
"tags": [
"Housing"
]
}
]
}
]
},
"Transportation": {
"tasks": [
{
"name": "Get IC card for public transportation (Suica, Pasmo)",
"links": [
{
"title": "JR East",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/pass/suica.html",
"tags": [
"Transport"
]
},
{
"title": "Pasmo",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.pasmo.co.jp/en/",
"tags": [
"Transport"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Explore transportation cards and consider commuter passes",
"links": [
{
"title": "Japan Guide",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2359.html",
"tags": [
"Transport",
"Culture",
"Planning"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Learn local transportation routes",
"links": [
{
"title": "Hyperdia",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.hyperdia.com/en/",
"tags": [
"Transport"
]
},
{
"title": "Google",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.google.com/maps",
"tags": [
"Transport",
"Digital"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Consider bicycle purchase/rental",
"links": [
{
"title": "Japan Guide",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2210.html",
"tags": [
"Housing",
"Transport",
"Culture",
"Planning"
]
}
]
}
]
}
},
"Phase 6: Long-term Settlement (First 6 months)": {
"Housing": {
"tasks": [
{
"name": "Find long-term apartment (may require guarantor, company sponsor, or guarantor service)",
"links": [
{
"title": "Real Estate Japan",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.realestate.co.jp/en/",
"tags": [
"Housing"
]
},
{
"title": "SUUMO",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://suumo.jp/",
"tags": [
"Housing"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Learn garbage separation/recycling rules in your ward",
"links": [
{
"title": "Japan Guide",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2225.html",
"tags": [
"Culture",
"Planning"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Convert international driver's license to Japanese license (within 1 year)",
"links": [
{
"title": "Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/multilingual/english/traffic_safety/drivers_licenses/index.html",
"tags": [
"Culture"
]
}
]
}
]
},
"Daily Life Integration": {
"tasks": [
{
"name": "Learn to navigate supermarkets, drugstores, and convenience stores",
"links": [
{
"title": "Japan Guide",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2036.html",
"tags": [
"Culture",
"Planning"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Sign up for online services (Amazon Japan, Rakuten, etc.)",
"links": [
{
"title": "Amazon",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.amazon.co.jp/",
"tags": [
"E-Commerce"
]
},
{
"title": "Rakutco",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.rakuten.co.jp/",
"tags": [
"E-Commerce"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Find local doctors, dentists, and other services",
"links": [
{
"title": "Himawari (Tokyo Medical Information)",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.himawari.metro.tokyo.jp/qq13/qqport/tomintop/en/",
"tags": [
"Health"
]
},
{
"title": "Japan Medical Information Platform",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://jmip.jme.or.jp/index.php?lang=en",
"tags": [
"Health"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Explore hobbies and recreational activities",
"links": [
{
"title": "Meetup",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.meetup.com/cities/jp/tokyo/",
"tags": [
"Social Media"
]
},
{
"title": "Time Out",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.timeout.com/tokyo",
"tags": [
"Culture"
]
}
]
}
]
},
"Legal and Financial": {
"tasks": [
{
"name": "Understand Japanese taxes (file in Japan and possibly US if still required)",
"links": [
{
"title": "National Tax Agency of Japan",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.nta.go.jp/english/taxes/index.htm",
"tags": [
"Government/Official",
"Finance",
"Culture"
]
},
{
"title": "Internal Revenue Service (IRS)",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers",
"tags": [
"Government/Official",
"Finance",
"Culture"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Consider international money transfer services for US-Japan transfers",
"links": [
{
"title": "Wise (formerly TransferWise)",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://wise.com/",
"tags": [
"Finance"
]
},
{
"title": "XE",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.xe.com/",
"tags": [
"Finance"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Set up regular financial transfers if needed",
"links": [
{
"title": "Wise (formerly TransferWise)",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://wise.com/",
"tags": [
"Finance"
]
},
{
"title": "CurrencyFair",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.currencyfair.com/",
"tags": [
"Finance"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Build Japanese credit history",
"links": [
{
"title": "GaijinPot",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://blog.gaijinpot.com/credit-cards-in-japan/",
"tags": [
"Blog",
"Culture"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Get a hanko?",
"links": [
{
"title": "Japan Guide",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2224.html",
"tags": [
"Culture",
"Planning"
]
}
]
}
]
},
"Community and Integration": {
"tasks": [
{
"name": "Continue Japanese language study",
"links": [
{
"title": "Japanese Language Proficiency Test",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.jlpt.jp/e/",
"tags": [
"Culture"
]
},
{
"title": "italki",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.italki.com/",
"tags": [
"Culture"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Join community groups, expat associations, or local classes",
"links": [
{
"title": "Meetup",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.meetup.com/cities/jp/tokyo/",
"tags": [
"Social Media"
]
},
{
"title": "Tokyo American Club",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.tokyoamericanclub.org/",
"tags": [
"Planning"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Join local community groups or international societies",
"links": [
{
"title": "InterNations",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.internations.org/tokyo-expats",
"tags": [
"Planning"
]
},
{
"title": "Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.fccj.or.jp/",
"tags": [
"Planning"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Find language exchange partners",
"links": [
{
"title": "Conversation Exchange",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.conversationexchange.com/",
"tags": [
"Culture"
]
},
{
"title": "Meetup",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.meetup.com/",
"tags": [
"Social Media",
"Culture"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Build social connections for support and integration",
"links": [
{
"title": "Tokyo Weekender",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.tokyoweekender.com/",
"tags": [
"Culture"
]
},
{
"title": "Time Out",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.timeout.com/tokyo",
"tags": [
"Culture"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Network within your industry or field",
"links": [
{
"title": "LinkedIn",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/",
"tags": [
"Social Media"
]
},
{
"title": "Eventbrite",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.eventbrite.com/d/japan--tokyo/events/",
"tags": [
"Planning"
]
}
]
}
]
},
"Future Planning": {
"tasks": [
{
"name": "If staying long-term: research permanent residency requirements",
"links": [
{
"title": "Immigration Services Agency of Japan",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.isa.go.jp/en/publications/materials/nyukan_nyukan51.html",
"tags": [
"Government/Official",
"Planning"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Keep track of visa renewal deadlines",
"links": [
{
"title": "Immigration Services Agency of Japan",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.isa.go.jp/en/applications/procedures/index.html",
"tags": [
"Visa",
"Government/Official"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Consider estate/retirement planning if staying indefinitely",
"links": [
{
"title": "RetireWiki Japan",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.retirewiki.jp/wiki/Main_Page",
"tags": [
"Planning"
]
}
]
},
{
"name": "Plan visits back to the US",
"links": [
{
"title": "Google",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.google.com/flights",
"tags": [
"Transport",
"Planning"
]
},
{
"title": "All Nippon Airways (ANA)",
"image_url": "",
"link_url": "https://www.ana.co.jp/en/us/",
"tags": [
"Transport",
"Planning"
]
}
]
}
]
}
}
}
}
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