When you relocate to Japan, you can apply for an International Driving Permit. You are required to have a valid driver's license from your home country. They're valid for one year or until your license expires. You can apply when you arrive in Japan or at any AAA Travel office, it will cost about $10.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan regulates the transfer of animals into and out of Japan. You should check with the Japanese Consulate in your country for the rules, regulations and procedures required to bring your pets with you when you relocate to Japan.

Another thing you'll need to learn before you relocate to Japan is that they are on the Metric System; kilometers instead of miles, liters instead of gallons, meters instead of feet, Celsius instead of Fahrenheit, etc. You should search the internet for conversion tables, print it and of course, use it.

Speaking of learning; you should also plan on learning Japanese. Try to get at least a working knowledge of the language, it's the polite thing to do and to the Japanese, politeness is very, very important. It is customary to say "Itadakimasu" before your meal and "Gochisoama deshita" after your meal; especially if someone else is paying for it. "Konnichiwa" means "Hello" when you greet someone face to face but "Moshi moshi" means "Hello" when you answer a phone.

One of the most important tips I have for you when you relocate to Japan is to learn Japanese manners and etiquette. Here are some do's and don'ts for not offending your hosts: remove your shoes before entering a residence, don't use your chopsticks to point at somebody, there is no "help yourself", wait until the host offers something, DON'T be late for appointments, don't eat or drink while walking the streets, your companion pours your beverage & you pour theirs, if you're done drinking; leave your glass full.

Oh, here are two more Japanese phrases that might come in handy occasionally: "Arigatou" means "thank you" and "Gomen nasai" means "I'm sorry". If you have done your homework, hopefully you won't have to use these two phrases. Good Luck!

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Benny Horowitz is a hobbyist traveller that's written dozens of articles on the subject of travelling and relocating to help you when traveling to a foreign country.