Moving In & Utilities (Hikkoshi)

引越し・ライフライン · Hikkoshi

Electricity, gas, water, internet — in the order that gets the lights on first.

CODE: HOUSE-MOVE

FIRST CALL ELECTRICITY

GAS NEEDS IN-PERSON VISIT

WATER PHONE / WEB

INTERNET LEAD 2–4 WEEKS

BUREAUCRACY FRICTION

Documentation rigor 2 / 5 (LOW)

Processing wait 2 / 5 (LOW)

Interview demand 1 / 5 (LOW)

Cost burden 1 / 5 (LOW)

Four phone calls and one appointment. The only hard part is gas — everything else yields to the web.

Mandatory Submission Pack

Verify each asset before the immigration desk sees it.

0 OF 4 PACKED

Electricity First (電気) DAY ONE Start contract online with TEPCO or a budget retailer — often same-day. No technician needed.
Gas Needs a Human (ガス) BOOK EARLY City gas opening requires a technician visit to unlock the meter. Book the appointment before key day.
Water by Phone or Web (水道) EASY Call the local water bureau or file online. Start and stop dates are freely set.
Internet: Order Weeks Ahead LEAD TIME Fiber installs take 2–4 weeks and may need landlord permission for drilling. Bridge with pocket wifi or tethering.

General information only — immigration rules change and cases vary. Confirm with the Immigration Services Agency or a registered specialist before acting.