Any Japanese citizens that have lived abroad moving back?

Hi, I’m hoping someone in a smiliar situation is able to guide me through some logistics?

I’m 36F – I’ve lived in the US for 20+ years but am looking to move back to Japan. I was born and semi raised in Japan but moved to the US as a child so I have no knowledge of “adult life” there. I’ve got funds and citizenship so getting a VISA is not my issue.

Spoken language is no issue but my reading comprehension isn’t great so I’m scared of how to go about securing housing, banking info, etc. I know there are apps like Google that can translate, but are they accurate enough to rely on for legal documentation?

Essentially I’m moving back to my own country as a foreigner and don’t know what to do expect. My timeline is spring of 2026 so I’ve got time to prepare.

Any advice would be so greatly appreciated!

by halfyellowhalfwhite

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