Japan Gateway · Advisory

Your practical pathway into Japan.

Japan Gateway converts interest in Japan into a clear, paid, actionable plan. We coordinate the steps, specialists, and local support that foreign clients need to move from curiosity to a working Japan life.

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The packages

Nine packages, each designed around a real situation foreign clients face. Every engagement is scoped individually.

Gateway Consultation

A focused paid call for one issue or early exploration. The right place to start.

Gateway Roadmap

A written plan for serious Japan explorers, covering property, residency pathways, schools, lifestyle, and timing.

Gateway Rental

Rental search, viewings, lease coordination, utilities, and move-in support.

Gateway Education

School and neighborhood planning for foreign families: international, private, and public school options.

Gateway Retire / Long Stay

Long-stay lifestyle and practical planning: location, healthcare access, residency considerations, and home setup.

Gateway Travel & Discovery

Curated discovery trips linked to property, schools, lifestyle, or retirement decisions.

Gateway Relocation

Full relocation coordination across home, family, schooling, banking, residency, and logistics.

Gateway Business

Business setup pathway: specialists, office, banking, and local introductions for foreign founders and firms.

Gateway Owner Setup

Post-purchase utilities, insurance, tax proxy, furnishing, renovation, vendors, and property management handoff.

Important

Japan Gateway is a coordination and client support service. Legal, tax, immigration, medical, financial, and regulated real estate advice is provided by qualified professionals where required.

Gateway Private Client

A higher-touch Japan relationship for select clients.

Some clients require more than a defined package. Gateway Private Client is for individuals, families, executives, and family offices seeking a discreet, ongoing Japan-side relationship. Ready Group Japan coordinates support across property, relocation, lifestyle, travel, education, healthcare, business, and special requests through our team and trusted partners.

Available by appointment only

Engagements begin with a confidential consultation to assess fit, scope, and expectations.

Annual retainer or bespoke mandate

Flexible structuring around the client's rhythm: ongoing retainer, defined mandate, or special project.

Delivered with trusted partners

Legal, tax, immigration, medical, lifestyle, and specialist support coordinated through vetted partners.

For private clients & family offices

Designed for individuals, families, executives, and family offices who value continuity, discretion, and a single Japan-side point of contact.

Note

Gateway Private Client is a coordination and support service. Regulated legal, tax, immigration, medical, financial, and real estate advice is provided by qualified professionals where required. Availability depends on scope, location, timing, and partner capacity.

Next step

Not sure which Gateway path fits?

Tell us what you are trying to do in Japan and we'll help identify the right next step.