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Reset saved data 1. Check your housing contract and costs Check the rent, initial costs, guarantor or guarantee company, contract period, move-out procedures, and payment date. If you do not understand something, check with your workplace, school, or consultation contact. Housing Required
Note 2. Check the daily living rules for your housing Check how to put out garbage, rules about noise, how to use shared spaces, visitors, mail, and who to contact if you lose your key. Rules Required
Note 3. Check how to use electricity, gas, and water Check whether electricity, gas, and water are available, how to pay the bills, and who to contact if service stops or something breaks. If needed, check the contract details with a consultation contact. Utilities Required
Note 4. Check your SIM and smartphone contract Check your phone number usable in Japan, data amount, monthly fee, payment method, and conditions for cancellation or changes. If you do not understand the contract before signing, ask your workplace, school, or consultation contact. Mobile Required
Note 5. Check whether you need home Wi-Fi Check how much internet you use at home, whether installation work is needed, the monthly fee, contract period, and whether there are cancellation fees. Do not decide in a hurry; ask for advice if needed. Wi-Fi
Note 6. Check furniture, appliances, bedding, and cooking tools Check whether you have the things needed for daily life, such as bedding, curtains, refrigerator, washing machine, microwave, rice cooker, pots, dishes, and detergent. Daily goods Required
Note 7. Check what you need for a bank account Check what may be needed to open an account, such as identity documents, address, phone number, personal seal or signature, and workplace or school information. Requirements may differ by bank. Bank Required
Note 8. Check how to pay rent and daily expenses Check how to pay rent, utilities, phone bills, transportation costs, and shopping expenses. Write down the method and deadline, such as account withdrawal, bank transfer, or cash payment. Payment Required
Note 9. Check remittance methods and fees When sending money to your home country, check the remittance method, fees, how the money will be received, required documents, and time needed. If you are unsure about financial or remittance decisions, check with a consultation contact or public consultation office. Remittance
Note 10. Check where to ask for help with daily life Check who you can ask and how to contact them when you have problems with housing, communication, banking, payments, or daily goods. Write down your workplace, school, support staff, and public consultation offices. Support Required
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