72-Hour Survival Kit
Interactive checklist for your first week in Japan. Check items off as you go — progress saves automatically.
Select your visa type
Most of this you can't fix once you land. Do it before you fly.
Run this sequence in order. Each step sets up the next.
Get banking and long-term connectivity sorted. Residents open ゆうちょ bank after ward registration; tourists and DN visa holders use international cards and prepaid SIMs.
Last verified: 2026-03-21
Based on published requirements. Visa rules, fees, and procedures change. Verify current info with your nearest embassy or consulate. Not legal or immigration advice.