Hey everyone, Thanks in advance. I’m moving to Tokyo in sometime mid-September. I’m currently based in India and I’m moving for my new job. What things should I consider bringing and any advice? What are the do’s and don’ts? Stay for the first month and everything related to immigration is handled by the company I work for. Anything else I should be aware of?
About me, I’m a 24M working as a Software Engineer. I plan to also enjoy my time here which is for 3-5 years or maybe more if I like it here at which point I will settle for life. I’m really into Japanese food and lifestyle. Please ask me in the comments if you’d like to know more. I know basic Japanese and can understand it to a certain level (thanks to anime). I will be provided with a Japanese tutor when I’m there to improve my communication and it’s not the biggest thing I’m worried about.
Thank you again. Any advice is really appreciated.
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**Hey everyone. I’m moving to Tokyo in September. Need advice.**
Hey everyone, Thanks in advance. I’m moving to Tokyo in sometime mid-September. I’m currently based in India and I’m moving for my new job. What things should I consider bringing and any advice? What are the do’s and don’ts? Stay for the first month and everything related to immigration is handled by the company I work for. Anything else I should be aware of?
About me, I’m a 24M working as a Software Engineer. I plan to also enjoy my time here which is for 3-5 years or maybe more if I like it here at which point I will settle for life. I’m really into Japanese food and lifestyle. Please ask me in the comments if you’d like to know more. I know basic Japanese and can understand it to a certain level (thanks to anime). I will be provided with a Japanese tutor when I’m there to improve my communication and it’s not the biggest thing I’m worried about.
Thank you again. Any advice is really appreciated.
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This sounds cool
I’m also from India and looking to move within in a role in my company
Fruit is expensive in Tokyo! That was one of the things I was warned about, so enjoy lots of fruit while you can.
Other than that anything you want to buy you can easily buy in Tokyo. I’ve also heard that when it comes to electronics e.g. laptops buy from outside of Japan so you don’t get hit by the premium.
Source: also moving soon to Tokyo in October and have been asking around for a few months.
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I brought deodorant since I stink doing my job. (Sports instructor)The rolling kind that only smells a hunt of lemon but neutralizes odour. I am always buying a year supply of those things whenever I visit my own country to bring to Japan and give to the new colleagues that are unaware of Japan’s lack of deodorant.
Also, a folder with a copy of important documents like the marriage certificate, etc. That same folder is also filled now with the important Japanese documents that I collected during the first year.
Also for prices, buying bulk makes it a lot cheaper. I usually get a fantastic deal on oranges if I buy a whole box but note that I have my family here. Eating a whole box alone would probably not be possible.
As for electronics, I wait until I absolutely have to go to Tokyo to go to Akihabara to buy. The second hand market for phones, GPUs, etc is generally really good. I got my toaster oven and dehumidifier from hardoff in Niigata so checking hardoff is recommended too.
The obligatory health Insurance is stellar. I got my teeth checked and fixed for under 3000 yen. Same treatment would have cost me 30000 yen in my own country. Visit the doctors and dentists, absolutely worth it.
Lastly but also my most important advice is to do your best learning Japanese. I noticed that knowing or not knowing the language is one of the key factors that make my coworkers either stay or leave Japan.
Best of luck! がんばって!