Are you new to Tokyo? Getting yourself settled in your new home can be overwhelming and downright confusing at times. To make things easier (and less stressful), we’ve prepared these step-by-step guides to help you ease into your new life in Tokyo.
Each chapter focuses on a specific topic and goes into detail of everything you need to do to settle in.
Chapter 1: Japan: A Beginner’s Guide to Tokyo
Chapter 2: Ward Office and Change of Address
Chapter 3: Hello, Tokyo! – Support in Your Language
Chapter 4: Finding Your Home in Tokyo: Sharehouse
Chapter 5: Finding Your Home in Tokyo: Apartment
Chapter 6: National Health Insurance in Tokyo
Chapter 7: National Pension in Tokyo
Chapter 8: Social Insurance in Japan
Chapter 9: Getting a Japanese Bank Account
Chapter 10: Getting a Japanese Phone Plan
Chapter 11: Commuter Pass – Suica and PASMO
Chapter 12: Taxes in Japan
Chapter 13: Disaster Preparedness 101