Set up the basics in your first 7 days in Japan
Start with a phone number, address procedures, banking, housing, and work or school preparation in the order that reduces confusion.
7-day priority order
Start with what unlocks the next procedure. Keep anything that depends on price, visa status, or campaign conditions marked for manual review.
Phone number and internet
Choose a SIM or Wi-Fi option that works before every other form asks for a contact number.
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Address and city office
Confirm what needs to be registered locally before banking, insurance, and work procedures.
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Banking and money transfer
Prepare documents and pick a route for receiving salary, paying rent, and sending money home.
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Housing setup
Compare share houses, furnished rentals, utilities, and move-in costs before signing anything.
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Put residence card, My Number, school or employer documents, contracts, and emergency contacts in one place.
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Work or school readiness
Check the next procedure for job search, school office tasks, visa status, or Japanese learning.
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Review and next tasks
Return to unresolved items, confirm dates, and choose the next guide based on your situation.
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Visa, tax, price, and campaign conditions can change. Unverified conditions should be treated as needs_manual_review.
Visa and status
Mark as needs_manual_review when the current source is not verified.
Tax and official procedures
Mark as needs_manual_review when the current source is not verified.
Prices and fees
Mark as needs_manual_review when the current source is not verified.
Campaign conditions
Mark as needs_manual_review when the current source is not verified.