About Ichiway
What is Ichiway?
Ichiway is a community-maintained collection of resources for people moving to and living in Japan. The goal is to gather the best links, guides, and tools into one easy-to-search hub so you don't have to dig through scattered blog posts, forums, and outdated websites.
What's here
Over 500 curated resources across 25+ categories:
- Visa and immigration guides
- Housing portals and rental help
- Job boards and career resources
- Language schools and study abroad
- Healthcare, hospitals, and mental health support
- Regional guides for cities across Japan
- Embassies, banks, transportation, daily life
What this site is NOT
Important
Ichiway does not host any files, content, or services. Every link points to an external website maintained by its respective owner. We are a directory, not a host.
How to use it
- Browse the sidebar for category-based navigation
- Use the search bar (top right) to find specific resources
- Star/recommended items appear in green
- Check the Glossary for Japanese terms you'll encounter
Contributing
Spot a broken link? Have a resource to suggest? See the Contribute page.
Community
Join the Discord to chat with other people moving to Japan, share tips, and contribute to the site.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Credits
Source content compiled from official government resources, community guides, books, and personal experiences shared by foreign residents in Japan.