For people moving to Japan with a job offer

Plan the move before the expensive decisions.

A focused work-visa and move planner for organizing employer documents, official-source checks, timing, budget, and first-month setup in Japan.

Built for English-speaking professionals preparing to move within the next 30–120 days.

See what you get

A working planner, not a generic checklist.

Japan Work Visa & Move Planner12 checkpoints
Confirm before you spend
Official sources recorded
Flight and lease gate set
Employer contact confirmed
Your move snapshot
Document and timing plan
Arrival and budget

Included in the download

Editable dashboard

A browser-based planner with 12 checkpoints, private local progress saving, and print/save-PDF support.

Work-offer workflow

Focused document request tracker, 90-day timeline, official-source log, budget worksheet, and fictional completed example.

Spend with more confidence

Clear decision gates before flights, housing deposits, shipping, and other costly commitments.

Who it is for

  • You have accepted, or are close to accepting, a sponsored job in Japan.
  • You need a single place to organize the move between offer and arrival.
  • You want to verify official sources before making non-refundable decisions.

Who it is not for

  • People seeking a legal assessment, visa guarantee, or filing representation.
  • Students, dependants, founders, or other pathways needing a different focused plan.
  • Anyone who needs a professional to make immigration, tax, or employment decisions.

Start free, upgrade when the move is real

Try the free basic Japan planning checklist first. The paid planner is a separate, focused work-visa mover product with a richer workflow and editable dashboard.

Download the free basic checklist (CSV)

JapanStay is planning support only, not legal, immigration, tax, financial, employment, housing, or professional advice. Always verify current requirements with official sources and qualified professionals where needed.