Tag: how to plan your relocation

Moving overseas is quite an undertaking, even for one person. Moving overseas with small children comes with its own set of challenges. But it can also be one of the biggest, most wonderful adventures both you and your children could experience. If you approach it with the right attitude and diligent planning, your relocation can…

What is the first thing to come to your mind when you think of Japan? The Land of the Rising Sun, isn’t it? And a beautiful picture of the sunrise behind a gate, fascinating in its simplicity and calmness. Ohh,  the colors and the peace. The saying goes that God resides beyond this famous gate…

There are numerous reasons a business might be considering moving. Maybe your lease is up, or your organization expanded so much you need to find a new office. Perhaps your clients are all located in Tokyo, and operating out of Kyoto no longer makes sense. On the other hand, maybe you’re just bored of Kyoto…

Have you thought about how to pack rugs and carpets for your move? Most likely, you haven't, which isn’t surprising. Plenty of people think you can just roll them up and chuck them into your moving truck. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as it seems. Sure, you technically could do that but it might lead…

Moving to Japan is as scary as it is exciting. Immersing yourself in an entirely different culture than what you’re used to at home is a daunting process even without the usual hurdles of relocating. Careful planning and prepping are key to moving from a small country to Japan as many things can go wrong…

The thought of moving from Japan to live in a foreign country like the United States of America may sound scary, challenging, and intimidating. Especially as an expat from Japan. And in some ways, it probably is exactly like that. Besides all the beautiful experiences a new country may offer, there are a lot of…