{"id":46844,"date":"2024-11-15T05:48:05","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T05:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/?p=46844"},"modified":"2025-11-25T06:35:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T06:35:40","slug":"how-to-start-essential-utilities-electricity-water-and-gas-for-life-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/ja\/how-to-start-essential-utilities-electricity-water-and-gas-for-life-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start Essential Utilities (Electricity, Water, and Gas) for Life in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To begin life in Japan, setting up utilities such as electricity, water, and gas is essential. Here, we provide guidance on how to start each utility, with information on options for English assistance. We recommend starting these procedures about one week before moving in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like additional support, we can also introduce <strong>services to help with the utility setup process<\/strong>. Please feel free to inquire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25a0<strong>Setting Up Electricity\u25a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Power Company)<\/strong> offers an English-dedicated page, making it easier for international residents to navigate the setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Setup Procedure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>When to Apply<\/strong>: We recommend starting the procedure about one week before moving in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Required Information<\/strong>: New address, phone number, contract holder\u2019s name, and desired start date for service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start Time<\/strong>: While same-day activation is possible, it usually takes 2-3 hours. For a smoother process, setting up in advance is best.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application Methods<\/strong>: By phone or internet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>TEPCO English Page<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tepco.co.jp\/en\/hd\/index-e.html\">click here<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TEPCO Inquiries<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tepco.co.jp\/en\/ep\/index-e.html\">click here<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-4.png 652w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-4-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-4-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-4-496x289.png 496w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25a0<strong>Setting Up Gas<\/strong>\u25a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two types of gas in Japan: <strong>city gas<\/strong> and <strong>propane gas (LP gas)<\/strong>, depending on your property. <strong>Tokyo Gas provides city gas<\/strong>, but some properties may require propane gas. Check with your property management or rental agency regarding which type you\u2019ll need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u90fd\u5e02\u30ac\u30b9<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Necessary Equipment<\/strong>: City gas requires specific equipment (such as gas stoves and water heaters) that is not compatible with propane gas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application Methods<\/strong>: Tokyo Gas provides support in English, Chinese, and Korean, as well as three-way calling in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Portuguese.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact Information<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tokyo Gas English Page<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyo-gas.co.jp\/corporate\/index.html?wovn=en\">click here<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tokyo Gas Inquiries<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyo-gas.co.jp\/language\/index.html#centerelectricity\">click here<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Propane Gas (LP Gas)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Special Equipment Required<\/strong>: Propane gas requires specific equipment, as city gas equipment is not compatible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Designated Gas Company<\/strong>: Certain properties specify a propane gas provider, so it is essential to confirm with your agency before signing a contract.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost Consideration<\/strong>: Propane gas is generally more expensive than city gas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For those needing assistance with propane gas setup, we can also introduce <strong>utility setup support services<\/strong> for convenience. Please feel free to reach out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-5.png 652w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-5-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-5-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-5-496x289.png 496w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25a0<strong>Setting Up Water<\/strong>\u25a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water service contracts are handled by the local water bureau for each region in Japan. The specific water utility company is predetermined based on the area, so please contact the relevant water bureau for setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Major Water Bureaus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Yokosuka City<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.city.yokosuka.kanagawa.jp\/6731\/user\/kaisityuusi\/hikkosi.html\">click here<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yokohama City<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.city.yokohama.lg.jp\/lang\/residents\/en\/life\/water1.html\">click here<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kawasaki City<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.city.kawasaki.jp\/800\/category\/225-9-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html\">click here<\/a><\/strong>\u3000\uff08The language on the page can be switched using the language selection option. \uff09<br><br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you reside in another area, we can provide guidance for your region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-6-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46848\" style=\"width:661px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-6-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-6-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-6-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-6-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-6-900x600.png 900w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-6-496x331.png 496w, https:\/\/seahome.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-6.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend starting these procedures as early as possible to ensure a smooth transition to your new home. Additionally, we can connect you with <strong>utility setup support services<\/strong> if needed, so feel free to reach out for assistance.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To begin life in Japan, setting up utilities such as electricity, water, and gas is essential. Here, we provide guidance on how to start each utility, with information on options for English assistance. We recommend starting these procedures about one week before moving in. If you would like additional support, we can also introduce services to help with the utility setup process. Please feel free to inquire. \u25a0Setting Up Electricity\u25a0 TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Power Company) offers an English-dedicated page, making it easier for international residents to navigate the setup. Setup Procedure Contact Information \u25a0Setting Up Gas\u25a0 There are two types of gas in Japan: city gas and propane gas (LP [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wds_primary_category":6,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[560,556,554,559,557,558,555],"class_list":["post-46844","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog","tag-cheap-houses-for-sale-in-yokohama","tag-furnished-apartments-yokohama","tag-yokohama-apartments","tag-yokohama-apartments-for-sale","tag-yokohama-house-for-rent","tag-yokohama-real-estate-english","tag-yokohama-rental-apartments"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46844","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46844"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46844\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46853,"href":"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46844\/revisions\/46853"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46844"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46844"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seahome.jp\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46844"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}