The "I'm Moving!" Focus

Got your visa? Congratulations! Now comes the practical part. I moved to Japan just over a year and a half ago, so the memory of setting everything up is very fresh. We will use this time to cover the immediate survival steps: how apartment hunting actually works, getting your Residence Card sorted, opening a bank account, setting up a phone/SIM, and avoiding the common mistakes people make in their first 30 days. Specific Questions to ask before the call:

1. When is your exact arrival date (if you know it)?
2. Which city/prefecture are you moving to?
3. Have you started looking for housing yet?
4. What is your biggest concern about your first week in Japan?