I've been here for about five years, and decided that this will be my last year in Japan. Before I leave in December I've a lot to do, and I had some questions regarding costs.
1: What's the best way to ship my belongings overseas? I don't mind if it takes a few months, I'm mostly trying to save money.
2: My phone contract renews this Autumn. If I leave in December, is it worth it to continue the contract til then, or would I be better off getting a prepaid phone for the last few months. How much would it cost to cancel a smartphone contract befote I leave?
3: I'm moving out of a Leopalace. In people's experience, how much notice should I give them before leaving. What sort of checks or costs are involved?
4: Finally my biggest issue: residence tax. The new bills will be issued in July. As I'm leaving Japan, do I need to pay them? What if I don't? Will they hunt me down for payment? It's an awful lot of money, and I'll be moving to a different country almost immediately. I'd rather not throw it down the drain.
Thanks for any advice you can give.
1: What's the best way to ship my belongings overseas? I don't mind if it takes a few months, I'm mostly trying to save money.
2: My phone contract renews this Autumn. If I leave in December, is it worth it to continue the contract til then, or would I be better off getting a prepaid phone for the last few months. How much would it cost to cancel a smartphone contract befote I leave?
3: I'm moving out of a Leopalace. In people's experience, how much notice should I give them before leaving. What sort of checks or costs are involved?
4: Finally my biggest issue: residence tax. The new bills will be issued in July. As I'm leaving Japan, do I need to pay them? What if I don't? Will they hunt me down for payment? It's an awful lot of money, and I'll be moving to a different country almost immediately. I'd rather not throw it down the drain.
Thanks for any advice you can give.