List of items required when setting a new house or shifting the house 引っ越し準備リスト
Written by Yogi (Yogendra Puranik) on 18-Aug-2022.
Shifting has become a common phenomenon these days. It is really very hard to enlist and gather items required for day-to-day life. Here is a comprehensive list of items for you. You will have to adjust the list as per the local conditions and your own lifestyle. The quantities mentioned are for 1 person. Please adjust the same as per your family structure. The pricing is for basic models and in Japanese yens.
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A |
契約関係 |
Contracts |
Qty |
Where to buy? |
Price (Used) |
Price (New) |
Description |
|
1 |
住居 |
House |
1 |
Property agent |
|
In Tokyo 60K for 1RK, 90K for 1LDK, 120K for 2LDK, 150K for 3LDK |
Housing is of multiple type, semi- govt (Koudan danchi) and private (minkan). Koudans are cement constructions. Strong and warm. Private could be cement (manshon) or wooden (apa-to). The later are not so warm. After you shift, say hello to your immediate neighbors and offer small gifts like cookies, chocolates, wiping cloths etc. |
|
2 |
保証会社 |
Guarantor company |
1 |
Property agent |
|
60K for 2 years for 1-2 LDK |
In Japan, you are required to produce a guarantor with Japanese nationality, to safeguard your owner from any kind of financial issues. You also have an option (sometimes mandatory) to contract with a corporate guarantor. |
|
3 |
損害保険（火災、地震など） |
Property insurance (fire, earthquake etc.) |
1 |
Property agent or online |
|
20-30K/year for 1-2LDK |
Its safe to have this insurance at least with the bare minimum riders. |
|
4 |
引っ越し業者 |
Movers and packers |
1 |
Phone call |
|
Depends of luggage, distance, floor of the building |
There are community agents who help in shifting at an economic cost and there are Japanese agencies that are a bit expensive however very professional. Please search on AJAI website or join local SNS groups to get more information about such agents. |
|
5 |
電気 |
Electricity |
1 |
Phone call |
|
Summers 5K. Winters 10+K. |
Your property agent will give you a telephone number to call and start your electricity supply. You can also find out other low cost providers from internet. The pricing may vary a bit. |
|
6 |
水道 |
Water |
1 |
Phone call |
|
3,000 |
Your property agent will give you a telephone number to call and start your water supply. |
|
7 |
ガス |
Gas |
1 |
Phone call |
|
5,000 |
Your property agent will give you a telephone number to call and start your gas supply. In many places, electricity company also supplies gas. You may confirm. |
|
8 |
インターネット |
Internet |
1 |
Phone call |
|
5,000 |
You have a choice of home internet or portable internet connection. For the later, you get a dongle that you can carry anywhere. The later has a daily/monthly download limit whereas the home internet is usually limitless. |
|
9 |
携帯電話 |
Mobile phone |
1 |
Shop visit |
|
10,000 |
Docomo, AU, Softbank, Rakuten are the key providers. Choose one you like. Rakuten is economic however connectivity could be an issue. You can also opt for prepaid data connections. Discount mobiles available for 5,000 a month |
|
10 |
固定電話 |
Fixed phone |
1 |
Phone call |
|
500 |
You can get a landline phone along with your internet connection. Usually you have to pay 500 yen extra for getting a phone number. |
|
11 |
テレビ |
Television connection |
1 |
Phone call |
|
1,600 |
Usually, you can see the TV by inserting the antenna pin in the wall TV plug. However, in some places your internet provider might provide you a set top box. The national broadcaster NHK might charge you 1,600 yens if you have a TV. |
|
12 |
自治会・町会 |
Residential society |
1 |
Property agent |
|
500 |
You might be asked to be a member of the local resident's society that takes care of cleanliness and safety aspects in the society. You might have to pay a monthly fee of 500 yens or so. |
|
B |
行政関係 |
Admin tasks |
Qty |
Where to buy? |
Price (Used) |
Price (New) |
Description |
|
1 |
転入届け |
Residence registration |
|
City office |
|
|
If you are new to Japan or shifting from one city to another, you have to register your new address. Wherever you address is on 1st of January, you pay your local taxes to that city. |
|
2 |
健康保険加入 |
Health insurance registration |
|
City office |
|
Depends on income |
If company (social) insurance, your office HR will take care of it. Else, you have to register for national insurance at the city office. |
|
3 |
年金 |
Pension |
|
City office |
|
Depends on income |
If company insurance, pension will be taken care by your office HR as a part of social insurance scheme. If no, you have to register at the city office or at the pension office. Under certain conditions you could be exempted of the scheme. |
|
4 |
住民税 |
Residential tax |
|
City office |
|
Depends on previous year income. None in first year |
You will have to fill a form for correct tax calculation including income tax and residential tax. For this you have to offer the details of all you family members, who are dependent on you, including those not living in Japan. |
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C |
入口 |
Entrance |
Qty |
Where to buy? |
Price (Used) |
Price (New) |
Description |
|
1 |
ドアマット |
Door mat |
1 |
Online |
|
2,000 |
You will have many size and design options on the online shops. |
|
2 |
スリッパ |
Room slippers |
6 |
100-yen shop |
|
660 |
|
|
3 |
靴ベラ |
Shoe horn |
1 |
100-yen shop |
|
110 |
|
|
D |
寝室 |
Bedroom |
Qty |
Where to buy? |
Price (Used) |
Price (New) |
Description |
|
1 |
エアコン |
Air conditioner |
1 |
Electric store |
15,000 |
35,000 |
ACs (heater + cooler) could be pre-installed. Please check. ACs are of two types, wall mounting and floor. Wall mounting ones are effective. You may also choose to buy heater and cooler separately. Some people buy electrified mats. |
|
2 |
ベッドフレーム |
Bed frame |
1 |
Dept |
|
10,000 |
Also available at recycle shops. Single 80 cms, Semi-double 100 cms, Double 120 cms, Queen 140 cms, King 160 cms are the sizes usually available. |
|
3 |
マットレス |
Bed mattress |
1 |
Dept |
|
5,000 |
Single 80 cms, Semi-double 100 cms, Double 120 cms, Queen 140 cms, King 160 cms are the sizes usually available. |
|
4 |
シーツ |
Bed sheet |
2 |
Dept |
|
2,000 |
|
|
5 |
照明 |
Ceiling light with remote |
1 |
Online |
|
5,000 |
Also available at recycle shops. |
|
6 |
かけ布団 |
Comforter |
1 |
Dept |
|
2,000 |
|
|
7 |
床マット |
Floor mat |
1 |
Online |
|
2,000 |
|
|
8 |
まくら |
Pillow |
1 |
Dept |
|
2,000 |
|
|
E |
居間 |
Living room |
Qty |
Where to buy? |
Price (Used) |
Price (New) |
Description |
|
1 |
テレビ |
TV monitor |
1 |
Recycle shop |
20,000 |
35,000 |
|
|
2 |
テレビ台 |
TV stand |
1 |
Recycle shop |
3,000 |
12,000 |
|
|
3 |
床マット |
Floor mat for 6 tatami |
1 |
Online |
|
8,000 |
Tatami means 1m*1.5m |
|
4 |
ソファー |
Sofa |
1 |
Dept |
10,000 |
25,000 |
|
|
5 |
ローテーブル |
Low table |
1 |
Dept |
4,000 |
12,000 |
|
|
6 |
本棚 |
Bookshelf |
1 |
Online |
2,000 |
3,000 |
|
|
7 |
照明 |
Ceiling light with remote |
1 |
Online |
|
5,000 |
|
|
8 |
エアコン |
Air conditioner |
1 |
Electric store |
15,000 |
35,000 |
|
|
9 |
カレンダー |
Calendar |
1 |
India |
|
|
|
|
10 |
壁時計 |
Wall clock |
1 |
100-yen shop |
|
300 |
Could be noisy. Better buy good one online. |
|
11 |
消臭スプレー |
Room freshner |
1 |
Chemist |
|
500 |
|
|
12 |
加湿器 |
Humidifier |
1 |
Recycle shop |
5,000 |
15,000 |
Needed in dry winters |
|
F |
洗面回り |
Laundry |
Qty |
Where to buy? |
Price (Used) |
Price (New) |
Description |
|
1 |
洗濯機 |
Washing machine |
1 |
Recycle shop |
15,000 |
40,000 |
|
|
2 |
タオル |
Towel |
2 |
Dept |
|
300 |
|
|
3 |
タオル小 |
Hand towel |
6 |
100-yen shop |
|
110 |
|
|
4 |
洗剤 |
Washing powder |
1 |
Chemist |
|
300 |
|
|
5 |
消臭剤 |
Cloth deodorant |
1 |
Chemist |
|
500 |
Needed for Japanese weather |
|
6 |
ハンガー |
Hangers |
20 |
100-yen shop |
|
2,200 |
|
|
7 |
洗濯物干しﾊﾝｶﾞｰ |
Clip hanger |
1 |
Home center |
|
1,000 |
|
|
8 |
物干し竿(伸縮) |
Drying bar extendible |
1 |
Home center |
500 |
2,000 |
|
|
G |
台所 |
Kitchen |
Qty |
Where to buy? |
Price (Used) |
Price (New) |
Description |
|
1 |
ガスコンロ |
Gas stove |
1 |
Recycle shop |
16,000 |
22,000 |
Confirm if methane or propane. Cannot be returned after you have opened the box. |
|
2 |
ライター |
Gas lighter |
1 |
100-yen shop |
|
110 |
|
|
3 |
冷蔵庫 |
Refrigerator |
1 |
Recycle shop |
10,000 |
40,000 |
|
|
4 |
レンジ |
Microwave oven |
1 |
Recycle shop |
10,000 |
20,000 |
|
|
5 |
トースター |
Toaster |
1 |
Recycle shop |
3,000 |
6,000 |
|
|
6 |
炊飯器 |
Rice cooker |
1 |
Recycle shop |
8,000 |
15,000 |
|
|
7 |
湯沸かし器 |
Water heater kettle |
1 |
Recycle shop |
3,000 |
5,000 |
|
|
8 |
食卓 |
Dining table |
1 |
Recycle shop |
10,000 |
20,000 |
|
|
9 |
椅子 |
Chairs |
4 |
Recycle shop |
|
|
|
|
10 |
床マット |
Floor mat |
1 |
Online |
|
2,000 |
|
|
11 |
フライパン |
Frypan |
3 |
Online |
|
6,000 |
|
|
12 |
おさじ |
Spatulas |
4 |
100-yen shop |
|
440 |
|
|
13 |
ナイフ |
Knife |
1 |
100-yen shop |
|
110 |
|
|
14 |
ハサミ |
Scissor |
1 |
100-yen shop |
|
110 |
|
|
15 |
プレート |
Plates |
4 |
100-yen shop |
|
110 |
|
|
16 |
スプーン |
Spoons |
4 |
100-yen shop |
|
110 |
|
|
17 |
フォーク |
Forks |
4 |
100-yen shop |
|
110 |
|
|
18 |
箸 |
Chopsticks |
4 |
100-yen shop |
|
220 |
|
|
19 |
グラス |
Glasses |
5 |
100-yen shop |
|
550 |
|
|
20 |
茶碗 |
Bowls |
5 |
100-yen shop |
|
550 |
|
|
21 |
フルーツボウル |
Fruits bowl |
1 |
Home center |
|
300 |
|
|
22 |
食器用洗剤 |
Dishwasher soap |
1 |
Chemist |
|
300 |
|
|
23 |
たわし |
Scourer |
1 |
100-yen shop |
|
110 |
|
|
24 |
布巾 |
Kitchen wipes |
6 |
100-yen shop |
|
110 |
|
|
25 |
ラップ |
Plastic wraps |
2 |
100-yen shop |
|
220 |
For packing food etc |
|
26 |
キッチンペーパー |
Kitchen paper |
1 |
100-yen shop |
|
110 |
For frying or kitchen cleaning |
|
27 |
照明 |
Ceiling light |
1 |
Online |
|
5,000 |
|
|
H |
調味料他 |
Cooking |
Qty |
Where to buy? |
Price (Used) |
Price (New) |
Description |
|
1 |
サラダ油 |
Cooking oil |
1 |
Superstore |
|
200 |
|
|
2 |
塩 |
Salt |
1 |
Superstore |
|
150 |
|
|
3 |
砂糖 |
Sugar |
1 |
Superstore |
|
150 |
|
|
4 |
醬油 |
Soya sauce |
1 |
Indian store |
|
200 |
|
|
5 |
チリパウダー |
Chili powder |
1 |
Indian store |
|
200 |
|
|
6 |
ターメリック |
Turmeric |
1 |
Indian store |
|
200 |
|
|
7 |
マスタード種 |
Mustard seeds |
1 |
Indian store |
|
200 |
|
|
8 |
クミン |
Cumin |
1 |
Indian store |
|
200 |
|
|
9 |
サラダソース |
Salad sauce |
1 |
Grocery store |
|
300 |
|
|
I |
顔・体 |
Face & body |
Qty |
Where to buy? |
Price (Used) |
Price (New) |
Description |
|
1 |
歯ブラシ |
Tooth brush |
1 |
Chemist |
|
200 |
|
|
2 |
歯磨き |
Tooth paste |
1 |
Chemist |
|
500 |
|
|
3 |
マウスウォッシュ |
Mouth wash |
1 |
Chemist |
|
500 |
|
|
4 |
クリーム |
Face cream |
1 |
Chemist |
|
1,000 |
|
|
5 |
化粧水 |
Toner |
1 |
Chemist |
|
1,000 |
|
|
6 |
ボディークリーム |
Body cream |
1 |
Chemist |
|
800 |
|
|
7 |
香水 |
Perfume |
1 |
Online |
|
4,000 |
|
|
8 |
ひげ剃り |
Shaver |
1 |
Chemist |
|
1,500 |
|
|
9 |
ヘアブラッシュ |
Hair brush |
1 |
100-yen shop |
|
110 |
|
|
10 |
ヘアクリーム |
Hair cream/oil |
1 |
Chemist |
|
1,000 |
|
|
11 |
デオドラント |
Deodorant |
1 |
Chemist |
|
500 |
|
|
12 |
石鹸 |
Soap |
1 |
Chemist |
|
110 |
|
|
13 |
石鹸置き |
Soap holder |
1 |
100-yen shop |
|
110 |
|
|
14 |
ネイルカッター |
Nail cutter |
1 |
100-yen shop |
|
110 |
|
|
15 |
ヘアドライヤー |
Hair drier |
1 |
Electric store |
|
4,000 |
|
|
J |
風呂場 |
Bath & toilet |
Qty |
Where to buy? |
Price (Used) |
Price (New) |
Description |
|
1 |
石鹸 |
Soap |
1 |
Chemist |
|
110 |
Indian soap available at Indian stores |
|
2 |
石鹸置き |
Soap holder |
1 |
100-yen shop |
|
110 |
|
|
3 |
シャンプー |
Shampoo |
1 |
Chemist |
|
1,000 |
Indian shampoo available at Indian stores |
|
4 |
リンス |
Rinse |
1 |
Chemist |
|
1,000 |
|
|
5 |
入浴剤 |
Tub powder |
1 |
Chemist |
|
1,000 |
Price for a months stock |
|
6 |
風呂メッシュ |
Tub cleaning mesh |
1 |
100-yen shop |
|
110 |
|
|
7 |
風呂掃除ブラッシュ |
Bath cleaning brush |
1 |
Chemist |
|
300 |
|
|
8 |
カビキラー |
Mold killer spray |
1 |
Chemist |
|
500 |
|
|
9 |
椅子 |
Bath chair |
1 |
Online |
|
330 |
|
|
10 |
湯桶 |
Mug |
1 |
Online |
|
220 |
|
|
11 |
バスマット |
Bath mat |
1 |
Online |
|
1,000 |
|
|
12 |
トイレマット |
Toilet mat |
1 |
Online |
|
2,000 |
|
|
13 |
トイレットペーパー |
Toilet paper |
1 |
Chemist |
|
300 |
|
|
14 |
トイレ洗剤 |
Toilet cleaner soap |
1 |
Chemist |
|
300 |
|
|
15 |
トイレブラッシュ |
Toilet brush |
1 |
100-yen shop |
|
300 |
|
|
16 |
トイレ消臭剤 |
Toilet deodorant |
1 |
Chemist |
|
300 |
|
|
17 |
ウォッシュレット |
Washlet |
1 |
Recycle shop |
10,000 |
25,000 |
Luxury in Japan that you must enjoy |
|
18 |
トイレカバーセット |
Toilet cover set |
1 |
Home center |
|
2,000 |
Toilet cover, Seat cover, Toilet mat, Paper roll cover. Seat cover is a must in winter if you do not have a washlet. |
|
19 |
ゴキブリスプレー |
Cockroach spray |
1 |
Chemist |
|
1,000 |
Japan has lots of cockroaches. |
|
K |
日用品 |
Misc daily use |
Qty |
Where to buy? |
Price (Used) |
Price (New) |
Description |
|
1 |
神様偶像 |
God idol |
1 |
India |
|
|
|
|
2 |
自転車 |
Cycle |
1 |
Recycle shop |
10,000 |
30,000 |
Also available online. |
|
3 |
パソコン |
Laptop |
1 |
Online |
|
|
|
|
4 |
パソコン鞄 |
Laptop bag |
1 |
Dept |
|
|
|
|
5 |
プリンター |
Printer |
1 |
Online |
|
10,000 |
|
|
6 |
掃除機 |
Vacuum cleaner |
1 |
Recycle shop |
5,000 |
20,000 |
|
|
7 |
カーテン |
Curtain |
1 |
Home center |
|
5,000 |
Can also buy online. Price per set. |
|
8 |
フリルカーテン |
Ruffled curtain |
1 |
Home center |
|
3,000 |
Can also buy online. Many people do not use freels / net curtains. However, these are good to have as a courtesy to your neighbor. |
|
9 |
ダンベル |
Dumbbells |
1 |
Online |
|
3,000 |
|
|
10 |
電気延長線 |
Electric extension cord |
1 |
100-yen shop |
|
330 |
|
|
11 |
アイロン |
Iron box |
1 |
Recycle shop |
3,000 |
|
|
|
12 |
アイロン台 |
Iron table |
1 |
Home center |
|
2,000 |
|
|
13 |
ノート |
Notebook |
2 |
100-yen shop |
|
220 |
|
|
14 |
ハサミ |
Scissor |
1 |
100-yen shop |
|
|
|
|
15 |
セロハンテープ |
Cello tape |
1 |
100-yen shop |
|
|
|
|
16 |
ホッチキス |
Stapler |
1 |
100-yen shop |
|
|
|
|
17 |
はさみ |
Scissor |
1 |
100-yen shop |
|
|
|
|
18 |
ネジドライバーセット |
Screw driver set |
1 |
100-yen shop |
|
|
|
|
19 |
洋裁セット |
Sewing set |
1 |
Dept |
|
|
|
|
20 |
リュック小 |
Small sack |
1 |
Dept |
|
|
|
|
21 |
リュック大 |
Big sack |
1 |
Dept |
|
|
|
|
L |
衣服 |
Clothes |
Qty |
Where to buy? |
Price (Used) |
Price (New) |
Description |
|
1 |
靴フォーマル |
Formal shoes |
2 |
Shoe store |
|
10,000 |
|
|
2 |
靴カジュアル |
Casual shoes |
1 |
Shoe store |
|
10,000 |
|
|
3 |
靴ランニング |
Sports shoes |
1 |
Shoe store |
|
5,000 |
|
|
4 |
靴上履き |
Non marking shoes |
1 |
Shoe store |
|
5,000 |
For use on wooden floors in gymnasiums |
|
5 |
靴下黒 |
Socks |
7 |
Shoe store |
|
770 |
Online, cloth stores, 100-yen shop |
|
6 |
靴磨き |
Shoe polish |
1 |
100-yen shop |
|
110 |
Online, ABC mart, 100-yen shop |
|
7 |
ブラッシュ |
Shoe brush |
1 |
100-yen shop |
|
110 |
Online, ABC mart, 100-yen shop |
|
8 |
Yシャツ |
Shirts formal |
10 |
Cloth store |
|
20,000 |
|
|
9 |
スーツ |
Suits |
3 |
Cloth store |
|
60,000 |
|
|
10 |
ネクタイ |
Necktie |
10 |
Cloth store |
|
10,000 |
|
|
11 |
タイピン |
Tie pin |
2 |
Cloth store |
|
3,000 |
|
|
12 |
ベルト |
Belt |
2 |
Cloth store |
|
2,000 |
Bring leather belt from India |
|
13 |
ランナー |
Runner (inner shirt) |
7 |
Cloth store |
|
|
For 7 days |
|
14 |
下着 |
Underwear |
7 |
Cloth store |
|
|
|
|
15 |
ハンカチ |
Handkerchief |
7 |
Cloth store |
|
|
|
|
16 |
Tシャツ |
T shirts |
4 |
Cloth store |
|
|
|
|
17 |
ズボンカジュアル |
Casual pants |
4 |
Cloth store |
|
|
|
|
18 |
短パン |
Half pants |
2 |
Cloth store |
|
|
|
|
19 |
寝巻 |
Pajama |
1 |
Cloth store |
|
|
|
|
M |
冬の衣服 |
Winter cloths |
Qty |
Where to buy? |
Price (Used) |
Price (New) |
Description |
|
1 |
上着フォーマル |
Jacket or coat formal |
1 |
Cloth store |
|
|
Many people from warm regions do not realize the bad effects of strong winter on their bones and muscles developing backaches etc. over a period of time. It is of utmost importance to keep your body warm during the winters. |
|
2 |
上着カジュアル |
Jacket or coat casual |
1 |
Cloth store |
|
|
|
|
3 |
マフラー |
Muffler |
1 |
Cloth store |
|
|
|
|
4 |
セーター |
Sweater |
2 |
Cloth store |
|
|
|
|
5 |
肌着上下 |
Thermal inner wear |
2 |
Cloth store |
|
|
|
N |
災害用品キット |
Emergency kit |
Qty |
Where to buy? |
Price (Used) |
Price (New) |
Description |
|
1 |
リュック |
Kit bag |
1 |
Online |
|
|
Japan is a country of natural disasters. It is strongly recommended to buy the emergency kit, one for each person in the family. A full kit is available of items listed here. Its better to buy the kit. The list here is the minimal list. Please choose more items as per your choice. |
|
2 |
ヘルメット |
Helmet |
1 |
Online |
|
|
|
|
3 |
避難マップ |
Evacuation map |
1 |
City office |
|
|
|
|
4 |
緊急時連絡シート |
Emergency contact list |
1 |
Self |
|
|
|
|
5 |
ラジオ付き懐中電灯 |
Torch cum radio |
1 |
Online |
|
|
|
|
6 |
軍手 |
Work gloves |
1 |
Online |
|
|
|
|
7 |
ホイッスル |
Whistle |
1 |
Online |
|
|
|
|
8 |
アルミブランケット |
Blanket |
1 |
Online |
|
|
|
|
9 |
保存水 |
Preservable water |
1 |
Online |
|
|
|
|
10 |
保存食 |
Preservable instant food |
1 |
Online |
|
|
|
|
11 |
缶オープナー |
Can opener |
1 |
Online |
|
|
|
|
12 |
寝袋 |
Sleeping bag |
1 |
Online |
|
|
|
|
13 |
非常時トイレ |
Emergency toilet |
1 |
Online |
|
|
|
|
14 |
歯磨き |
Toothpaste |
1 |
Online |
|
|
|
|
15 |
ウェット・ドライティッシュ |
Wet/dry tissues |
1 |
Online |
|
|
|
|
16 |
薬 |
Essential medicines |
1 |
Online |
|
|
Add before evacuating |
|
17 |
現金 |
Cash |
1 |
Online |
|
|
Add before evacuating |
|
18 |
通帳 |
Bankbook |
1 |
Online |
|
|
Add before evacuating |
|
19 |
判子 |
Seal/Stamp |
1 |
Online |
|
|
Add before evacuating |
Notes
- Most of the things above are available at home center or online stores or recycle shops.
- Some popular cloth stores are Aoki, Aoyama, Uniqlo, GU, Bricks.
- Some popular online stores are Amazon, Rakuten for new and used stuff, and Mercari for used stuff. Yahoo auction is also an option.
- Some popular home centers are Nitori, Shimachu, Ikea.
- Some popular Japanese shifting agencies are Akabou, 123. Indian shifting agents are economic. 6.For all purchases, please check the size etc. before purchasing.
About the author
Yogi (Yogendra Puranik), born in India, is living in Japan for more than 20 years. He is the first elected assemblyman of Indian / Asian origin in Japan and the first foreign-origin person to be appointed as Principal (Grade V Gazetted officer) of a public secondary and high school in Japan. He is a leading volunteer in Indian community in Japan and a thought leader on topics like symbiotic society, education, IT in government etc. He conducts lectures in universities across Japan, ministries, government offices and corporates.