How to move to Japan: Step by Step Guide to EVERYTHING you need to know

This is your step-to-step guide on how you can move to Japan starting from zero.

In this video about everything you need to know about moving to Japan, let's discover how to move to Japan or Tokyo from anywhere around the world including the USA, Australia, Europe or wherever you might be.

Edit: 13:35 Narita Airport & Haneda Airport (Sorry for the overlapping text)

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[wildphilpresents]

I got hired by Interac this past summer and start in March 2025. Can't wait!

[jacquelynburge]

I have to say that this is the most detailed and informative video I have ever watched while preparing to move to Japan! Thank you for going step by step and explaining things as well as providing resources. I have like a huge wait has been taken off because you’ve written everything out so clear!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!🙏🏽👍🏽🥳

[Pharaoh_The_Great]

YouTubers make it look so easy to move to Japan 😵‍💫

[euphisa]

I will be studying Game Art, basically 3D modelling and learning to use game engines for 1 year. After that I look forward to moving to Japan 😊

[michaelsteel]

very helpful but i feel very overwhelmed and let down but i love japan so much. thank you for making this video.

[gergerloves]

This is extremely informative and helpful!! Im rly thankful 🙏🏻🙆🏻‍♀️

[kaylapaige]

I love and appreciate you so much for this video so helpful ❤

[markmichini]

I love the culture, and Japanese Tea Gardens.

[joshlifts]

what if i just want to move there no reason like employment or education, i just wanna live there because it’s a nice country

[madhanaero]

Thank you so much for this information

[AdriánTóth-bf]

It was a very good video, lots of details and a good option. Thank you.

[moondash]

I’ve been wanting to move to japan since I was 13, and I am currently in university for science, I may just end up continuing my degree and then once I finish it, move to japan on a student visa and study japanese in japan, while searching for jobs at the same time. I know it is well-known that it is much harder for foreigners to find jobs in japan that are in anything other than language teaching, but it’s my dream😭

[YouNeverKnowWhoIsWatching]

What I noticed in my own research is that many of these programs mentioned are geared toward younger people. I think the age cap is 25-29.
Do you know of any programs or internships that do not have such age restrictions? I am between a rock and a hard place. In about 4 years I will be eligible to take early retirement from my employer. I'm currently 43. I think I might already have some limitations for job prospects in Japan at this age. By waiting until I am 47, I can only foresee more limitations. And if I were to wait for full retirement at 52, I don't think I would be able to find a job at all. Any advice or suggestions for program suited for middle-aged people and older would be greatly appreciated.

[andresmendez]

Thank you for making this video!
One of my main reasons to move to Japan is safety, and the beautiful landscapes that are there.
Plus, I want to be immersed in a different culture.

[-nfvt]

I recommend Immersive translate as a translator if you a foreigner moving there to break the language gap

[kiwi-gmov]

i want to open a bakery someday so i plan on going to a college there thag has dorming and have a few bakery part time jobs to save up, i then once college is finished plan on continuing part time work while renting an apartment and then once i’ve saved enough i plan on finally opening a bakery :)

[aubreysmagicaljourneyadventure]

Very informative information thank you

[hashtaglex]

What would you do if you want to stay there longer. Like 10 years or so?

[stephendallasdraws]

I’m a graphic designer and illustrator and I’m currently studying the language. Im probably an N4 at the intermediate level. Im hoping to get a job in Japan in my field as an art director or similar in a few years. Are there opportunities for people in these fields with less than an N2?

[curtchaffee]

I going to some how get there for high school and I'm learning Japanese so I can.