Moving Procedures

Update date: November 1, 2024

Procedures

Notify your local Post Office

All your mail can be forwarded to your new address for a period of one year after you fill out a simple notification form at the post office.

Notify your local Municipal/Ward Office

When you change your address, you need to visit your municipal/ward office within 14 days of your moving day to register your new address.
Please refer to “Moving In & Out Procedures” for more details.

Notify Hokkaido University

Please inform your department of your new address

Renting Privately?

You must give your landlord/management company one or two months advance notice. Be aware that anything less than this may result in additional rent. You are responsible for leaving the apartment in the same condition as when you moved in. If you are found responsible for damage, you will be asked to pay for repair costs upon vacating.
Additionally, depending on your contract, you may also be required to pay a cleaning fee.

Gas, Electricity, and Water

Before vacating your apartment, you must cancel the gas, electricity, and water supply contracts. In certain cases, your landlord/management company may complete these procedures on your behalf. Please check with them.