This book is a guide intended for persons planning on relocating to Japan. Following a chapter on background information, 13 additional chapters lead the reader step-by-step through the relocation process. These chapters include: before leaving, on arrival, language, culture, doing business in Japan, household pointers and everyday life, schools (p.103-111), health and medical care, cars and driving, leisure activities, and major cities. Sources of information and recommended reading items are identified. (DB)