Moving with or without household goods

Member since 16 June 2014

bushionoMember10 September 2016 13:39:33

Hello all,
I'm in a bit of a dilemma.聽 Whether to move my household when I come to Japan or just start over.聽 I've also considered ditching all the furniture and shipping my linens, textiles, a few cooking appliances (crockpot, deepfryer etc) and clothing.聽 I would be relocating with my two teens.

Has anyone done any of the above?聽 (1-Moved entire household 2-Ditched all and started over 3-Shipped partial household)聽 What was the round about cost?聽 How long did it take to receive your belongings?聽聽

I appreciate any input.聽 It will help me in my savings calculations for our move.

Hansson Guest

HanssonGuest10 September 2016 14:29:07

I've never moved household stuff to Japan, it was long time ago that I lived there. But I would guess that it is better to leave the furniture and take the linens and clothes along with a few prized possessions. But it also depends if you are planning to live in a big apartment, house or a small flat. When moving overseas, I find it is always nice to start afresh with new things like furniture.

I have no idea about shipping costs but hope you receive some replies from other members here.