Relocation International: Japan Employee Relocation Services
Visa to house keys in one reliable workflow
Thinking of relocating employees to Japan?
Relocation International provides end-to-end Japan relocation services—covering visa support, housing search, and family assistance—all in English. Trusted by over 3,000 successful relocations each year, it offers a seamless one-window solution that saves HR teams time, ensures compliance with Japanese immigration law, and boosts employee satisfaction. With 24/7 support for both assignees and their families, and a perfect track record of zero compliance violations, it helps your global talent settle in quickly and securely. From first-time assignments to complex programs, Relocation International serves as an all-in-one relocation partner in Japan.
The Real HR Headaches
Relocating an employee to Japan isn’t just a logistics task — it’s a minefield of administrative burden, language barriers, and personal stressors.
You know the drill:
Unclear immigration procedures with constant regulation updates
Shortage of English-speaking service providers in housing, healthcare, or government
3 a.m. email chains due to time zone gaps
Anxiety from the assignee’s spouse or children, who feel isolated or lost
Scrambling to coordinate utilities, banking, and city hall registrations — all in Japanese
Risk of compliance errors that could lead to fines or visa rejections
According to industry reports, each international relocation consumes 40+ HR hours on average per assignee — not counting emotional toll or follow-up corrections.
And if even one document is filed incorrectly?
You’re not just facing delays — you’re exposed to legal penalties, lost productivity, and possible employee churn.
It’s not just a move. It’s a high-stakes project — one that HR shouldn’t have to shoulder alone.
Why Relocation International?
When the stakes are high, you need a relocation partner that understands both the human and logistical sides of global mobility. That’s where Relocation International delivers unmatched value.
Japan’s First Specialist in Inbound Relocation
With over 3,000 households supported annually, Relocation International has been pioneering employee relocation to Japan for decades. Relocation International doesn’t just understand Japan—it specializes in inbound assignments.
One-Window Policy = Zero Headaches
Coordinating 14 separate vendors for visa paperwork, airport pickup, housing, utilities, and schooling? Relocation International operates under a clear principle: “That’s our job—not yours.”
The company’s One-Window Policy means your HR team talks to one point of contact, while it manages the entire relocation chain end-to-end.
24/7 Trilingual Helpdesk — for Assignees & Families
Questions don’t stop at 5 p.m.—especially in a new country.
Our support desk offers round-the-clock assistance in English, Japanese, and Chinese, not just for employees but their families too. Whether it’s assistance with finding a hospital or a school inquiry, RI is just one call away.
Enterprise-Grade Security & Nationwide Coverage
Data security is non-negotiable. Relocation International is ISO-certified and fully compliant with international data protection standards.
From Tokyo to Fukuoka, its nationwide network ensures consistent service quality, no matter where your assignee lands.
Japan Relocation Services That Deliver — From Visa to Repatriation
Relocation International streamlines the entire employee relocation journey to Japan, cutting HR workload and maximizing assignee satisfaction. Here’s how its service pipeline works:
Pre-Arrival Visa & Briefings
Key Actions: Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) filing, visa application support, remote orientation sessions
HR Wins: No paperwork stress, no missteps. Its team handles all visa support in Japan, ensuring the right documents are filed on time. For companies that opt in, the RI team can provide remote briefings—helping assignees arrive informed and prepared, rather than overwhelmed.
Landing Week Logistics
Key Actions: Airport pickup, ward office registration, bank account setup, SIM card activation
HR Wins: Day 1 = productive, not chaotic. Within a week of arrival, your employee will be fully equipped to work and live in Japan — thanks to its tightly coordinated schedule and bilingual guides.
Home & Life Set-Up
Key Actions: Housing search, lease contract support, utility setup, school introductions
HR Wins: Family settles in, fast. Whether it’s a Tokyo high-rise or a family-friendly home in Nagoya, the company provides seamless housing search in Japan, sets up all utilities, and helps families find the right schools — easing transition stress for everyone.
Ongoing 24/7 Support
Key Actions: Multilingual helpline, emergency response, lifestyle questions
HR Wins: No more weekend HR calls. RI’s 24/7 helpdesk handles everything from hospital visits to train card replacements, so your HR team can focus on strategy — not crisis management.
Repatriation
Key Actions: Lease termination, utility shutdown, tax filings, moving support
HR Wins: Clean, compliant off-boarding. It coordinates every detail of departure, ensuring a smooth, no-loose-ends return — both for the employee and your compliance team.
*This content was originally published on Japan Web Magazine (https://jw-webmagazine.com/relocation-international/) on July 9, 2025 and is republished here for our newsletter readers.