Moving To Japan Story Guides

Moving to Japan from California: Lauren’s Relocation Story

Meet Lauren H, originally from Southern California and previously working as a graphic designer. After spending a short…

Moving to Japan from the Philippines with Family: Danmarl’s Story

Meet Danmarl Butad, originally from the Philippines. Danmarl didn’t move to Japan alone as an adult he moved…

From Vietnam to Japan: Hien’s Tokyo Life and Moving Story

Meet Hien, originally from Vietnam, who moved to Japan to study at a Japanese language school. The decision…

Moving to Japan from Tanzania on a Scholarship: Issa’s Story

Meet Issa, originally from Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, raised in Arusha City, who came to Japan through a rare full…

Moving to Tokyo as a Chinese Exchange Student: Keith’s Story

Meet Keith, originally from China, who moved to Japan around 2015–2016 and has now lived here for over…

Moving to Tokyo on a Student Visa from India: Real Story of Visa, Costs & Apartment Hunt

Meet Vanessa, originally from India, with a life shaped by moving between countries and cultures. Before moving to…

Moving to Japan from Singapore: Real Share House & Tokyo Life Experience

Meet Lin, born in Singapore and raised by Malaysian parents. She later switched nationality to Singaporean at 21.…

Filipino Teacher’s Real Move to Tokyo: Teaching in Japan & Apartment Hunting Story

Meet Joanne, a veteran English teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching preschool to elementary school students…

Tokyo Apartment Hunt as a Vietnamese Expat: My Real Move to Japan Story

Today, we will be speaking to Long “Ron” Hoang. A resident of the country for years, he loves…

Real Mid-Career Move to Japan: How I Found a Home and Built Life in Tokyo

Allow us to introduce you to Tobias! He has been working as a writer and editor for over…