r/movingtojapan
143k members
r/movingtojapan is a subreddit with 143k members. The community frequently discusses japan, work, moving, study, and visa, and they frequently recommend/review phone service, cell phone service, and cell phone plan, and the most common flair used is general, education, logistics, visa, and housing.
So you want to move to Japan, but you're confused about where to even begin? You've found the right place.
Whatever your reasons for coming to Japan (or if you're not sure if Japan is right for you) we can help. Before posting, please read the wiki — especially the visa page.
Please note: this is an English-language subreddit.
Popular Topics in r/movingtojapan
#1
Japan
168 posts
#2
Work
42 posts
#3
Moving
39 posts
#4
Study
35 posts
#5
Visa
35 posts
#6
Job
34 posts
#7
Move
23 posts
#8
Looking
22 posts
#9
Advice
22 posts
#10
University
21 posts
Products Discussed in r/movingtojapan
Phone Service
5 reviews
#1
Ahamo
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Mobal
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
IIJMio
4.0★ from 1 review
Cell Phone Service
3 reviews
#1
Google Fi
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
T-Mobile
4.0★ from 1 review
Cell Phone Plan
2 reviews
#1
Mobal
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/movingtojapan
#1
General
: "How is daily quality of life in Japan compared to the US, for you, or how has it changed?"
43 posts
#2
Education
: "Really want to go to language school at 35. Am I too late?"
31 posts
#3
Logistics
: "I just signed an offer in Tokyo!"
10 posts
#4
Visa
: "What should I expect from a language school interview?"
7 posts
#5
Housing
: "Moving soon and feeling stressed about a couple of things"
5 posts
#6
Medical
: "My Japanese friend is having a mental health crisis and I do not know how to help her."
2 posts
Member Growth in r/movingtojapan
Yearly
+25k members(21.3%)
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Last updated: June 16, 2026