International Relocation Services to Japan

This depends on the dimensions and value of your furniture, your new home, and overseas shipping costs. If items are large or less expensive, you may not want to send them, and if you want to keep quality furniture, you may choose to include it in your overseas removals.

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You can ship certain appliances internationally, but you must test them for compatibility with Japanese electrical requirements before shipment. Whether you can take an appliance with you depends on the voltage, frequency, plug type, and the appliance's condition.

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Your items may need temporary storage before or after international moving. If your move-out date, moving schedule, or access to your new home doesn't match up, you can add storage to your move plan.

Even if you haven't received a final address in Japan yet, you can start thinking about your international move. Your removalist can consider your shipping and storage options and inform you once you decide where to go.

Yes. Customs and import regulations apply to international shipments, and some items may be prohibited or restricted. Additional checks or documentation may be required for items like food, plants, medications, chemicals, and other regulated products. Your removalist can also help you identify items that require special care when packing.

If you want to ship a vehicle, you can arrange it separately as part of an international moving package. Still, vehicles have various import, customs, and regulatory requirements that must be met. If you plan to drive your car from Australia to Japan, talk to your removalist early in your planning to discuss the specifics of your trip.

Ask to have the items you need first sent from the rest of your household goods. Items such as documents, medicine, basic clothing, and other essentials are often best carried with you or sent via a faster shipping method, rather than shipped by sea.

Yes. If you don't have your new house ready to receive your belongings when they arrive in Japan, you may be able to arrange temporary storage in your new home or have your items delivered to a different location. If your international removalist knows your arrival date or when you'll be available, they can arrange the delivery program accordingly.

Not necessarily. Arrangements will be based on your moving plan and the services you have booked. Professional removalists can arrange packing and collection according to the schedule, so you can focus on other arrangements for moving to Japan.

Changes may be possible before your shipment is picked up or loaded, but it depends on the move and the shipping arrangement. If your belongings, destination, or moving dates change, notify your removalists as early as possible.