Yamaguchi living guide

Things to Do in the First Week

Upon moving in

• Greet the landlord/Manager
  (It is probably a good idea to have someone who can speak Japanese accompany you.)
• Start electric, gas, and water service
• Have a name seal made
• Open a bank account
• Buy basic necessities
• Register at City Hall

Greetings:

Greetings are an important facet of life in Japan.It is suggested that you introduce yourself to those people living directly next to you.
In Japan there is also a tradition of giving small gifts such as soap or towelswith your name written on the outside of the package, though just a spoken greeting is sufficient.

Typical greeting in Japanese:(English translation)
I am (your name). I will be living in apartment number (room number).I'm pleased to meet you.