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     * Collections, sets, etc., which contain several discs, or similar, need to have the number of discs declared. A "box set" of an anime containing 9 discs is declared as 9 discs. This is important, because customs cannot process your goods otherwise, and your shipper will likely inquire as to the count of goods.     * Collections, sets, etc., which contain several discs, or similar, need to have the number of discs declared. A "box set" of an anime containing 9 discs is declared as 9 discs. This is important, because customs cannot process your goods otherwise, and your shipper will likely inquire as to the count of goods.
     * **Customs will undoubtedly open at least one of your boxes for inspection.** I know this from experience. Get your declarations correct so there are no surprises when customs does open your boxes.     * **Customs will undoubtedly open at least one of your boxes for inspection.** I know this from experience. Get your declarations correct so there are no surprises when customs does open your boxes.
 +  * Setup Visit Japan Web, and when prompted, provide your **long term stay** information with duration in months and related materials. This should match your VISA.
  
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   * You may be asked to show your visa and COE at your airport of choice when you embark on the way to Japan.   * You may be asked to show your visa and COE at your airport of choice when you embark on the way to Japan.
   * When you arrive at your airport of choice, you will enter through the **visitor** line, not through any other line. However, you should make it clear to the staff working at the airport that you are a COE holder. Have your COE out and ready. Only some of the immigration stations can process people with COEs, especially at Haneda and Narita. It is at this point that you will be given your Residence Card. If you do not have a COE, again, you should show your visa-stamped passport.   * When you arrive at your airport of choice, you will enter through the **visitor** line, not through any other line. However, you should make it clear to the staff working at the airport that you are a COE holder. Have your COE out and ready. Only some of the immigration stations can process people with COEs, especially at Haneda and Narita. It is at this point that you will be given your Residence Card. If you do not have a COE, again, you should show your visa-stamped passport.
 +    * Your Residence Card is literally printed at the station you enter at. You will not have a new photo taken. Your photo will be used based on what has already been sent on the COE or VISA.
     * I'm sure you've already been made aware of this, but you must, from this point on, carry your Residence Card with you at all times to all destinations. In all practical terms, your Residence Card is your only Japan-issued government ID. If you ever lose your Residence Card, you must report it as lost or stolen at a police station and obtain a police report. Then, you must immediately to to immigration to get it replaced.     * I'm sure you've already been made aware of this, but you must, from this point on, carry your Residence Card with you at all times to all destinations. In all practical terms, your Residence Card is your only Japan-issued government ID. If you ever lose your Residence Card, you must report it as lost or stolen at a police station and obtain a police report. Then, you must immediately to to immigration to get it replaced.
   * Remember to have your entry documents correct and complete the processing of any customs shipments you have pending. You likely need two stamped copies of your customs declaration for unaccompanied articles, so you can present them to your shipping partner at the airport. **Do not lose these documents.**   * Remember to have your entry documents correct and complete the processing of any customs shipments you have pending. You likely need two stamped copies of your customs declaration for unaccompanied articles, so you can present them to your shipping partner at the airport. **Do not lose these documents.**
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     * If you have an iPhone, you can change your region to Japan in the long term to add more e-Money services if you need them (おサイフケータイ works on iPhones globally since iPhone 8).     * If you have an iPhone, you can change your region to Japan in the long term to add more e-Money services if you need them (おサイフケータイ works on iPhones globally since iPhone 8).
     * If you have a carrier locked phone, your best option is to buy an unlocked phone for cash somewhere. You cannot buy an iPhone with a foreign bank card online, but maybe you can in-person.     * If you have a carrier locked phone, your best option is to buy an unlocked phone for cash somewhere. You cannot buy an iPhone with a foreign bank card online, but maybe you can in-person.
 +    * I've written my experience with [[mobile_networks_foreign_residents|Japanese mobile networks / MNOs]] in terms of speed, etc and urge you to look at it when considering what network to get.
   * You need a Japanese bank account. You need to have already filed your moving-in notice, because your residence card is required to have your address for this step.   * You need a Japanese bank account. You need to have already filed your moving-in notice, because your residence card is required to have your address for this step.
     * If you have a job at any company with employer-provided health insurance, you can use [[https://moneykit.net/|Sony Bank]] or [[https://www.jp-bank.japanpost.jp/|Yucho Direct+ / Japan Post Bank]]. In theory, you might also be able to convince SMBC Prestia to give you an account. As you'll have probably seen from Reddit, a new policy prevents most banks from issuing bank accounts until you've been in the country for at least 6 months. Sony Bank and SMBC Prestia are okay creating an account for you if you have a job. If you don't yet have a job, you need to get Japan Post Bank or [[Seven Bank]].     * If you have a job at any company with employer-provided health insurance, you can use [[https://moneykit.net/|Sony Bank]] or [[https://www.jp-bank.japanpost.jp/|Yucho Direct+ / Japan Post Bank]]. In theory, you might also be able to convince SMBC Prestia to give you an account. As you'll have probably seen from Reddit, a new policy prevents most banks from issuing bank accounts until you've been in the country for at least 6 months. Sony Bank and SMBC Prestia are okay creating an account for you if you have a job. If you don't yet have a job, you need to get Japan Post Bank or [[Seven Bank]].
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