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Housing, mobile service, Wi-Fi, bank account, city office procedures, Japanese language, and work rules. Get clear guidance on what to review next.

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What this diagnosis shows

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Preparation needed nowItems to check before and after arrival

Preparation prioritiesHousing, communication, and procedures

Recommended servicesMobile service, Wi-Fi, Japanese learning, and more

Official support contactsConnect with appropriate support when needed

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Diagnosis

Getting Started with Life in Japan Diagnosis

This diagnosis is for foreign residents who are starting life or work in Japan. It looks at your current preparation status and gives guidance on what to check next, what to prepare, and where you may be able to ask for help.

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Housing and Daily Life Setup Diagnosis for Foreign Employees

This diagnosis is for foreign nationals working in Japan, and for companies that accept foreign employees. It organizes the preparation status for housing, guarantors, rent guarantee, furniture and appliances, SIM, Wi-Fi, banks, public office procedures, and similar items, then suggests priority to-dos and categories of places to consult.

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Specified Skilled Worker Preparation Diagnosis

This diagnosis is for people who want to come to Japan as specified skilled workers, or who are considering changing to specified skilled worker status while in Japan. It organizes exam preparation, Japanese language ability, field-specific study, life preparation, and the need to check residence status, then suggests what to prepare next.

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Life Preparation Guides

Use these guides with diagnoses and checklists to review practical points before choosing services.

How to choose a SIM card in Japan Check phone number, ID documents, and payment methods View details How to choose Wi-Fi in Japan Review internet options that fit your housing View details How to choose housing support in Japan Check rent, guarantor, initial costs, and contracts View details How to choose Japanese learning support Review Japanese needed for daily life and work View details How to handle city office procedures in Japan Check address registration, insurance, pension, and My Number View details

Checklists for Your Next Steps

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Life preparation

Life Preparation Checklist Before Coming to Japan

Before coming to Japan, check housing, contact methods, documents, living costs, and Japanese step by step.

Audience: Foreign residents themselves
Stage: Before arrival
Items: 10

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Procedures

Checklist for Procedures Soon After Arriving in Japan

Check procedures you may need soon after arriving in Japan, such as city office procedures, health insurance, banking, and contact information.

Audience: Foreign residents themselves
Stage: Soon after arrival
Items: 9

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Life infrastructure

Housing, Communication, and Banking Life Infrastructure Checklist

Check what is still needed for daily life, such as housing, SIM, Wi-Fi, banking, furniture, and appliances.

Audience: Foreign residents themselves
Stage: Starting daily life
Items: 10

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Work preparation

Checklist Before Starting Work in Japan

Check working hours, wages, days off, support contacts, and workplace rules before starting work.

Audience: Foreign residents
Stage: Before or just after starting work
Items: 9

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Care work and Japanese

Japanese and Workplace Preparation Checklist for Care Workers

Check Japanese used in care work, records, handovers, and workplace rules.

Audience: Foreign residents themselves
Stage: Starting care work
Items: 9

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Acceptance readiness

Checklist for Company Readiness to Accept Foreign Employees

Check whether the company or acceptance staff have prepared housing, procedures, workplace explanations, and consultation routes.

Audience: Companies and acceptance staff
Stage: Before and after acceptance
Items: 9

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Important Notice
This diagnosis provides general guidance for life preparation and support planning. It does not judge residence status, work eligibility, legal matters, or medical issues. Please confirm important decisions with official offices or qualified professionals.