How Intlmovers works
How to use Intlmovers
- Select where you are to moving from and to, and
click on 'Find moving companies!'
- Review the list of international moving
companies, and click on 'Request quotation'
- Complete the easy request form and receive quotes
directly for international moves to Japan.
Why you should use Intlmovers
- The international moving companies have years of
experience with moves to Japan
- You can avoid the stress by letting the movers
manage the hard work
- Conveniently compare international moving
services in the comfort of your home
About Japan
The word Japan translated literally means “Land
of the rising Sun” and is represented by the red
circle on the Japanese flag. Japan is an archipelago
of 6852 islands. Japan has the world’s 10th largest
population with over 127 million people. It has the
world’s third largest economy, with much of that
due to the fact that it is the second largest car maker
and electronics producer in the world.
The climate in Japan is moderate but some parts of
Japan experience very cold winters. Since its longitude
spans six climate zones, the weather patterns vary across
the country. Hokkaido and other parts closer to the
Sea of Japan experience cold winters with heavy amounts
of snow, whilst the opposite region on the western side
facing the Pacific Ocean experiences a lot less snowfall
in winter but they have hotter humid summers.
If you are going to be a temporary resident planning
on taking a job offer or transfer in Japan, most likely
your company has arranged a temporary residence for
you but you still will need to know a few things about
the Japanese culture and how to survive the cultural
change. The Japanese are considered an overly polite
culture and you should consider doing the same while
you are in Japan. Blending in requires learning a little
bit about Japan and its culture, speaking the language
and respecting some of the rules. If you are able to
learn quickly and go with the flow, people will appreciate
your efforts and respond to you in a positive way. No
one expects you to speak a good level of Japanese but
putting some effort in shows respect to the people around
you.
Jobs in Japan
If you are moving to Japan here is a guide on Japanese
jobs, getting around, and getting set up. If you need
to find a job in Japan it can be a little difficult.
Jobs in Japan usually require a university degree and
knowledge of the language. One of the easiest ways to
find work is to teach English in Japan. Teaching English
in Japan is the best way to get employment quickly.
You could also find a position that is open for a person
that is English speaking who can help them with their
international business, and are seeking your English
language skills.
Working in Japan will take some getting used to. It
may not be what you are use to depending on where you
work. Always keep in mind the Japanese are a society
where showing respect within a working hierarchy is
important. When you offer your services or speak to
people about your skills try to be a little humble.
It is important to not over promote one’s self
and it is good to show humility when looking or speaking
about work.
Living in Japan
Life in Japan is a pretty safe and, literally speaking.
Japan has one of the lowest crime rates anywhere in
the world. If you plan on getting around by public transportation,
Japan has one of the best public transport systems available.
As always when travelling on public transport, you should
make sure that you keep your personal belongings safe
and secure.
Housing in Japan is typically an apartment due to the
limited space available. Most people think the cost
of living in Japan is extremely high and unfortunately
it is. Living in Tokyo can be comparable to New York,
Hong Kong or Los Angeles. Living in Tokyo is indeed
expensive but you benefit from a short commute to work
and you have easy access to dining, extensive shopping
and entertainment. Renting an apartment in Japan can
be an expensive endeavor. To find a place to live you
need to go through an agent to rent an apartment and
they do charge quite a bit. Be prepared to have around
$5,000 USD available to cover your first month’s
rental fees and utility fees and connections. An average
studio one bedroom apartment in Tokyo can run you around
$2,500 USD a month on the low end. To escape the high
rates, it is best to live in the suburbs of major cities
as this can really reduce your monthly cost considerably.
An average studio apartment in the suburbs will run
you around $1,600 USD. If you are traveling from the
US there is more information on Japan available by visiting
the Department of State’s Website about Japan.
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How to get a visa for Japan
It is relatively straight forward to get a residence
visa for Japan if you are married to a Japanese national.
Outside of that, Japan only offers limited term residence
permits under limited conditions. You need to qualify
for ‘eligibility’ before you can apply for
a Japanese residence permit. Permanent residences are
mostly reserved for very wealthy or celebrity status
individuals. For those going to work for a short term
stay in Japan and have a job offer, they can find the
whole process much easier.
If you plan on going to Japan long term without a job
offer, it may extremely difficult to nearly impossible
if you do not have a university degree. You must have
a university degree or 10 years working experience in
one occupation. Education in Japan is extremely important
and Japan does have a friendly exchange program for
students. If you are a student, there are different
visas you can apply for and work and study programs
available. Work study programs are quite popular for
students and this is one of the easiest visas to get.
All documentation you need to work and live in Japan
must be done prior to your arrival and can be arranged
with the Japanese Embassy in your local area and arranged
prior to your move to Japan. If you stay longer than 90
days in Japan you are required to carry the Foreigner
Registration Card (Gaikokujin Torokusho) you will receive
this from the Japanese Embassy before you leave.
Visas have classifications by job occupation and reason
for your stay such as study, family or cultural activity,
etc. The first thing you need to do is to get a certificate
of eligibility before you apply for a ‘residence
permit’ at a Japanese Embassy in your area. One
of the important things to keep in mind is that Japan
has strict rules about your permit status. For example
if you apply for a visa to work as an IT engineer in
Japan then get an job offer or promotion to senior management
and perform a different function for the company, then
you are changing your visa “status.”
If you change your working status at any time during
your stay, you must immediately inform the Japanese
immigration services and get new permission. They keep
tight rules and regulations that must be followed or
you will lose your permit. To find out more information
about Japan and the rules and guidelines for resident
visas you can contact the Immigration Bureau of Japan.
Documents you will need:
- Application for certificate of eligibility
- Application for change of status of residence
- Application for extension of period of stay
- Application for permission to acquire status of
residence
- Application for permanent residence
- Application for re-entry permit
- Application for recognition of refugee status
- Application for refugee travel document
- Application for permission to engage in activity
other than that permitted under the status of residence
previously granted
- Application for certificate of authorized employment
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Popular moves to Japan
Japan is a popular international destination for people
from United States, Switzerland an United Kingdom
Moving From Japan
Not everyone that goes to Japan stays there long term.
A large percentage of people move for work in Japan
or for temporary work or study. Since a permanent residence
visa in Japan is rarely given out, it is time to say
goodbye, think about the move from Japan and what to
pack. You may want to consider taking home some of the
many things you may have accumulated over your stay
in the East. After all, living in the East is a life
changing experience for the western world.
You can always take away a positive meaningful experience
from your time spent abroad no matter if the situation
was good or bad. If you are preparing to depart, you
can ship small amounts of cargo back. If you are making
an international move from Japan, you can contact an
airfreight service or carrier who specializes in small
moves from Japan. If you have been living in Japan for
study, save your receipts as there may be tax deductions
available for you for study cost and if you are on a
work visa try and negotiate the return cost with your
employers before you take a job offer. Make sure the
company you work for either pays or will reimburse your
costs.
Experience of our international movers
Relax! The international moving companies that promote
their services with Intlmovers are reputable professionals
in the world of shipping and logistics. Their expertise
in personal and business relocations will help you enjoy
a stress free move, knowing that your goods are being
well cared for and managed throughout the moving process.
The companies have years of professional experience in
the industry.
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Obligation free quotes
Whilst you can receive up to six international moving
quotes with your request on Intlmovers, you are under
no obligation to accept any of them. Take your time to
review the responses that you receive, compare services
and make sure that you are happy with the information
that has been provided to you. When you use Intlmovers
to compare quotes, it is both cost free and obligation
free!
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