r/movingtojapan
150k members
r/movingtojapan is a subreddit with 150k 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, visa, education, housing, and medical.
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
: "Social life in your mid 30s ?"
34 posts
#2
Visa
: "日本人の夫が亡くなった場合"
16 posts
#3
Education
: "Studying Abroad in Japan!"
15 posts
#4
Housing
: "Questions regarding Working Holiday visa"
6 posts
#5
Medical
: "Getting melatonin in Japan?"
2 posts
#6
Logistics
: "Vanlife"
2 posts
#7
BWSQ
: "Bi-Weekly Entry/Simple questions thread (October 28, 2026)"
1 post
Member Growth in r/movingtojapan
Yearly
+23k members(18.3%)
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Last updated: October 30, 2026