IchiwayThe Ultimate Japan Resource Collection

600+ curated resources for moving to and living in Japan. Visas, housing, jobs, healthcare, language, and more.

Visa & Immigration

Visa types, application guides, immigration offices, and personal stories from people who've done it.

Property portals, foreigner-friendly agencies, akiya banks, housing terminology, and rental guides.

Job boards, bilingual positions, teaching English, and starting a business in Japan.

Language schools, study abroad, JLPT prep, universities, and international schools.

Hospitals, insurance enrollment, mental health support, English-speaking doctors, and emergency contacts.

City-by-city guides for Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hokkaido, Shikoku, Kyushu, and more.

Major banks, ATMs, taxes, investing, and money transfers for foreigners.

Trains, subways, buses, airlines, driving, and getting around Japan.

Mobile carriers, SIM cards, pocket WiFi, and home internet setup.