Moving into a Japanese apartment and don't know how to turn on the utilities? This guide walks you through each service in plain English with the Japanese phrases you'll need.
- 5 utility types — Electricity, gas, water, internet, and mobile phone
- Step-by-step instructions — Follow along from start to finish
- Japanese phrases included — Know exactly what to say when calling providers
- Estimated costs — Budget for your monthly utility bills
- Provider information — Links and contact details for major providers
- Pick a utility (Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet, or Mobile)
- Follow the step-by-step setup guide
- Use the included Japanese phrases when contacting providers
Try it now: https://humancronadmin.github.io/japan-utility-setup/
- All content loads in your browser — no data is sent to any server
- Works offline after first visit (PWA)
Found outdated info or want to add a provider? Contributions are welcome!
- Fork the repository
- Create your feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/new-provider) - Commit your changes
- Open a Pull Request
MIT License. See LICENSE for details.