r/movingtojapan
148k members
r/movingtojapan is a subreddit with 148k 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 education, general, visa, housing, and logistics.
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
Education
: "Starting Japanese language school at 35 - my first term at ISI Shinjuku Prime"
44 posts
#2
General
: "Anyone moving “back” to Japan? Positive reasoning to do so."
42 posts
#3
Visa
: "Weird Japanese Student Visa Experience"
19 posts
#4
Housing
: "Is it realistic to move to Japan at 36 to study Japanese and potentially build a life there?"
12 posts
#5
Logistics
: "Is my Japan Working Holiday plan viable? (21M from Europe, Worldpackers / Workaway, ~€8k–€10k budget)"
9 posts
#6
Medical
: "What medical issues do I have to explain, and how difficult could it be to see a doctor fast?"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/movingtojapan
Yearly
+24k members(19.7%)
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Last updated: September 14, 2026