As of October 11, COVID entry restrictions in Japan are mostly lifted, so we’re retiring the dedicated COVID threads.
**NOTE:** Japan still requires that travelers either:
1. Be fully vaccinated with at least 3 doses of [one of the approved vaccines](https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/covid-19/border_vaccine.html).
2. Have a negative RT-PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before departure.
However, we’ve seen some value in having a dedicated thread for simple questions, so…
Welcome to the r/movingtojapan bi-weekly simple questions thread! This is the place for all of your “easy” questions about moving to Japan. Basically if your question is about *procedure*, please post it here. Questions that are more subjective, like “where should I live?” can and should be posted as standalone posts.
Some examples of questions that should be posted here:
* Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) processing times
* Visa issuance (Questions about visa *eligibility* can/should be standalone posts)
* Embassy visa processing procedures (Including appointments, documentation requirements, and questions about application forms)
* Airport/arrival procedures
* Address registration
The above list is far from exhaustive, but hopefully it gives you an idea of the sort of questions that belong in this post.
Standalone posts that are better suited to this thread will be removed and redirected here. Questions here that are better suited to standalone posts will be locked with a recommendation that you repost.
As with the COVID threads, [the rules](https://www.reddit.com/r/movingtojapan/wiki/rules) still apply here. Please take a moment to read the wiki and search the subreddit before you post, as there’s a good chance your question has been asked/answered sometime in the past.
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How many aspiring movers here read at least one “Living in Japan”* book as a part of their research before moving?
*The books that describe all of the boring stuff, like visa application procedures, ward office fun, electricity bills, etc.