Hey everyone,
I’m moving to Tokyo for work in 2 days and wanted to get some advice from people who’ve already made the move. I’ve been doing a lot of research and reaching out to some people who’ve made the move before, but there’s only so much you can prepare for. I don’t know anyone in Japan yet, and I’ve never lived outside my home country, so I’m trying to set realistic expectations for those first few weeks.
The opportunity came up pretty last minute, so things have been a bit of a whirlwind. In the last couple of months between wrapping up work/life here and getting everything sorted for the move, I didn’t really get the time to learn Japanese but I'm really hoping to jump into learning it once I'm there.
For those who’ve moved to Japan (especially Tokyo), what were the biggest adjustments? Any tips for navigating daily life, handling practical stuff, or just getting settled in smoothly?
Would also love suggestions for where to start learning Japanese once I’m there, preferably options that work well for someone working full-time.
Appreciate any advice or insights – trying to go in prepared even if this all came together faster than expected.
by NyxOnGallifrey