Expensive Items

Please be aware that expensive items (such as mountain bikes, hi-tech electronics, etc.)
WILL NOT be covered by the household insurance purchased for your apartment. If you plan on bring anything valuable, you will need a separate insurance policy to cover these items. You may find it easier to purchase a one-year policy in your home country, rather than arrange insurance after your arrival. However, a policy purchased overseas will most likely have a one-year limit, so you will have to purchase Japanese insurance if you stay for a second year. You might prefer to just leave your valuables at home!