Resources for Expats in Japan
Curated tools and services to make your move to Tokyo smoother. Every recommendation is tested or evaluated by our team.
SafetyWing
Travel health insurance for expats
Monthly coverage with no commitment, activatable before your Japanese national insurance enrolment. Ideal for the transition period after arriving in Japan.
- ✓Worldwide coverage including Japan
- ✓No medical exam, no long-term commitment
- ✓Hospitalisation, medical evacuation, emergencies
italki
Japanese lessons with native teachers
Online private tutoring platform with native Japanese teachers. Flexible, affordable, and far more effective than vocabulary apps alone.
- ✓Native teachers from $10/hour
- ✓100% flexible scheduling around your life
- ✓Reduced-price trial lesson to get started
GetYourGuide
Guided tours and activities in Tokyo
Book guided tours, cultural experiences and activities in Tokyo. Perfect for exploring the city before or after settling in, solo, with family, or in a group.
- ✓Temples, districts, food experiences
- ✓English and French-speaking guides available
- ✓Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Sakura Mobile
Japanese SIM card for foreigners
Prepaid SIM card or monthly plan accessible from day one in Japan, without a Japanese address or guarantor. Fast activation with your passport only.
- ✓No Japanese address required
- ✓Hotel delivery or airport pickup
- ✓Data and call plans for any length of stay
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