Moving Checklist Japan
引っ越しチェックリスト — Step-by-step checklist for foreigners moving in Japan. From 6 weeks before to 2 weeks after.
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Decide your new address and move-in date
新住所・引越し日を決める
Get moving quotes from at least 3 companies (引越し業者)
引越し業者に見積もりを取る（3社以上）
Compare via Sukkiri,引越し侍, or direct calls
Book your moving company
引越し業者を予約する
Notify your current landlord in writing (退去通知)
現在の大家・不動産会社に退去通知を出す
Most leases require 1 month notice, some require 2
Arrange new apartment contract signing (新居契約)
新居の契約を進める
Plan what to take, sell, or discard (粗大ゴミ予約が必要な品は早めに)
持って行くもの・処分するものを決める
Large-item disposal (粗大ごみ) needs advance reservation
Key Documents at a Glance
| Document | Japanese | Where / When |
|---|---|---|
| Move-out notice | 転出届 | Old city hall, before move |
| Move-out certificate | 転出証明書 | Given at old city hall |
| Move-in notice | 転入届 | New city hall, within 14 days |
| Mail forwarding | 転居届（郵便） | Any post office or online |
| Residence card update | 在留カード住所変更 | New city hall (same visit) |
| Large-item disposal | 粗大ごみ申込 | City hall or 粗大ごみ受付センター |
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