Life in Japan

We stay with you after you arrive

A new country can be hard. As a Registered Support Organization for SSW workers, our team and coordinators from Niger and Ghana help you settle in, find a home and build your career.

Support at every stage

  1. 1

    Before departure

    Pre-departure guidance

    Japanese rules and customs, the weather, what to bring, and what to expect at the airport.

  2. 2

    Arrival day

    Welcome to Japan

    Help getting from the airport to your new home.

  3. 3

    First 2 weeks

    Official procedures

    Address registration at city hall (required within 14 days), health insurance, pension, bank account and mobile phone.

  4. 4

    First months

    Settling in

    Rubbish rules, transport, hospitals and neighbours — we answer your daily questions.

  5. 5

    Long term

    Your career in Japan

    Visa renewals, changing jobs within your field and moving up to SSW (ii).

Our life-support services

Housing

Help finding an apartment, explaining the contract and setting up electricity, gas and water.

Job search

Help with your CV and interview practice. Job introductions will start after we obtain our job placement licence (in preparation).

Consultation

Advice in English or French from our coordinators whenever you have a problem.

Continued Japanese

Keep improving your Japanese for promotion and SSW (ii).

Questions about life in Japan?

Ask our coordinator anything — no question is too small.

Contact us