Moving to Japan
A stress-free transition to your new home
Professional, reliable international removal experts
Japan attracts thousands of British people every year, from holidaymakers to expats looking to make it their home. If you’re moving to Japan, either to Tokyo, Kyoto or elsewhere in the country, from the UK, it’s important you have a professional team on your side.
Trust Sterling Sinclair Removals’ decades of overseas moving experience to handle your relocation to Japan with ease.
If you’re looking to get in touch with us today to find out more about how we can help you with removals in Japan, please call us directly on 01786 897298 or use our contact form and we’ll get back to you promptly!
Why Move to Japan?
Japan has plenty to entice UK expats looking for charm, opportunity and quality of life.
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Our Reputation
Over 650+ 5-star reviews showcase our commitment to ensuring stress-free international relocations.
Our accreditations include: BAR, FAIM, LACMA and other industry organisations verifying our commitment to quality and service.
Our blemish-free track record proves we deliver exceptional service for every customer, every time.
Why Choose Sterling Sinclair Removals?
Trust Sterling Sinclair Removals’ four decades of overseas removals experience to manage your door-to-door move to Japan seamlessly.
Our Experience
Having facilitated worldwide moves since the 1970s, we’re experts in relocating expats to Japan.
Our specialists stay current on changing immigration policies, customs protocols, shipping logistics and import regulations impacting smooth Japan moves.
Our decades in the industry provide insider knowledge to tackle obstacles like visa issues, meeting quarantine mandates, locating reputable partners abroad, and managing timelines across complex logistics.
Our Services
Our comprehensive services are customised to your specific Japan move:
- Home Survey – We’ll visit in-person to inventory possessions and understand requirements. This allows accurate quoting.
- Packing and Itemizing – Our team will pack and inventory everything using premium materials. Special instructions will be followed.
- Shipping – We’ll book sea freight or air freight transport based on your timeline and budget. All documentation is managed by us.
- Storage – Take advantage of our secure short/long-term storage facilities while in-transit if needed.
- Customs Clearance – We’ll handle the entire customs clearance process upon arrival in Japan.
- Final Delivery – Your possessions will be delivered right to your home. Our crew can also unpack and assemble items.
Customs Expertise
We stay on top of the latest regulations to get your goods through Japan customs worry-free:
- Documentation – We’ll complete all mandatory customs paperwork accurately on your behalf.
- Restricted items – We’ll identify any prohibited items early so they don’t hold up customs.
- Inspections – Our experts can attend with you to ensure inspections go smoothly.
- Duty payments – We’ll cover any import duties or taxes upfront for simplicity, adding them to our invoice.
- Issue resolution – If delays arise, we’ll leverage our expertise to resolve matters quickly.
Caring Handling
Your valuables and sentimental items will be specially protected:
- Fine art and antiques – Handled by specialists and protected in climate-controlled crates.
- Vehicles and boats – Secured in containers with straps and padding for a smooth journey.
- Pianos – Professionally disassembled, crated and rigged by expert technicians.
- Clothing and linens – Packed into liftvans with tissue paper and inventory labels.
- Electronics – Cushioned with shock-absorbing materials in labelled boxes.
Additional Services
To further simplify your move, we offer additional specialist services:
- Packing and unpacking – Allow our crews to handle both ends professionally.
- Specialty items – We safely move vehicles, pianos, art, pets and other fragile possessions.
- Storage – Take advantage of secure short term or long term storage facilities.
- Insurance – Protect valuables via our customizable transit insurance plans.
- Destination help – We may be able to assist with utilities, banking, registration and other aspects of getting established.