If you are arriving in Japan as an English instructor or ALT, the first 30 days will define how smoothly the next year goes.
Most teachers arrive underprepared for the practical side — housing costs, getting a SIM card, opening a bank account, understanding why their paycheck shrinks in year two. The information exists, but it is scattered, outdated, or written for a Japanese audience.
This site covers the setup process from firsthand experience. Every guide is written for newly arrived foreign instructors who need accurate, actionable information before and immediately after landing.
Start Here:
- How to Save on Initial Costs and Find Housing Fast in Japan
- Japan Bank vs Wise: Stop Losing Money on Every Transfer Home
- How to Get a SIM Card in Japan Without a Japanese Bank Account
- How to Save ¥300,000 on Health Insurance in Your First Year
- Why Your Take-Home Pay Drops in Year 2 — And How to Prepare