About SettleJapan

Moving to a new country is exciting — but the paperwork is not. When you arrive in Japan, you face a sequence of administrative steps that must be completed in a specific order, often within strict deadlines. Miss one step and the rest can be delayed for weeks.

SettleJapan exists to solve this problem. We guide foreigners through the process of settling in Japan with clear, step-by-step instructions based on official sources — the Immigration Services Agency, municipal government websites, and verified service information.

Our Checklist Generator creates a personalized to-do list based on your visa type, showing exactly what to do, when to do it, and what documents you need. Our guides go deeper into each step with practical advice and foreigner-friendly service recommendations.