Questions about Moving to Yokosuka Japan

by LovesASailor

Jul 22, 2014

Hello,

We are about to join my husband in Yokosuka Japan with Command Sponsorship. I have a couple questions regarding the move. There is not much information provided to my husband as to how to get our stuff over there. Has anyone gone through an international move that would have any recommendations? Are there any particular company's that we should use? It is my understanding that in this case, we will be reimbursed for the move so initial expenses will come out of pocket.  Any recommendations on what to bring and what not to bring?

If anyone has PCS'd to Japan before I would love some insight or tips to make our move and stay there as successful as possible.

Thank you all for your help :)

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    Anti M

    I was stationed in Japan for a long time.  More than once. 12 years total.  

    First off, you do not pay movers and get reimbursed for an international move. That is over ten thousand dollars!   They do it all online now, which I do not have experience with.  Your husband should be able to call the Yokosuka Personal Property Office and have them guide him through the first steps.  Here are some links to get you started. 

    http://www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil/MOS/f?p=MI:CONTENT:0::::P4...

    https://www.cnic.navy.mil/content/cnic/cnic_hq/regions/cnrj/install...

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    Jul 22, 2014

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      LovesASailor

      alright, I read through the pamphlet. We have not heard yet if we are going to have to live on base yet. Our goal is to live off base but you know how that goes. He still hasn't done the orientation for the off base housing, it looks to be about a month before we get housing secured.

      I would love to hear your stories! Especially if you have any moving tips, we are so excited to get the opportunity to live in Japan

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      Jul 25, 2014