Moving to Japan
- When entering Japan, what documents will I need, and what procedures will I need to follow?
Please be aware that upon arrival you will need to present a completed "Unaccompanied Declaration form" to the customs counter at the airport or port into Japan.
Please click here to find out more about the procedure of moving to Japan.
- Following their arrival in Japan, how many days will it take for my belongings to be delivered to my house?
- The following are estimates for how long it takes for your belongings to be delivered:
By Sea
FCL (Full Container Load) 5-7 business days
LCL (Less Than Container Load) 7-10 business daysBy Air
2-3 business days
- Will you assemble my furniture?
- Our moving staff will carry out simple assembly. More complex assembly is taken care of by expert workers. However, please be aware that there may be cases when we cannot assemble new furniture or IKEA style ready-to-assemble items.
- Will you collect the packing materials used?
- On the day of delivery we will only collect the materials used for that particular delivery.
- I would like to know more about the customs procedures for tobacco and alcohol.
Please check the Japanese Customs website for more details.
- In Japan, can I use electric appliances that I used to use back home?
- Since the voltage in Japan is set to 100V, products that are not designed for multi-voltage use cannot be used. A voltage transformer may help, however in some cases it is cheaper to buy a new product than a transformer.
- I would like to bring my car with me. What should I look out for?
- This depends on the type of car and other factors so please get in touch with us ahead of time.
- I would like to bring my pet with me. What should I look out for?
Depending on the country from which you are bringing your pet with you, procedures will differ. For more details, please check the website of the animal quarantine service.
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