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
#1
Google Fi
4.5 from 2 reviews
#2
T-Mobile
4.0 from 1 review
#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