Moving Company Damage in Japan: What to Check

How to keep records and ask for help if furniture or items are damaged during a move in Japan.

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Quick checklist

  • Check Items Quickly
  • Take Photos
  • Contact the Company
  • Check the Contract
  • Keep All Records

Check Items Quickly

After moving, check furniture, appliances, boxes, walls, floors, and shared spaces as soon as possible.

Take Photos

Take photos of damaged items, boxes, labels, and room condition. Keep the date and time.

Contact the Company

Tell the moving company what happened and ask how to report the damage.

Check the Contract

Compensation rules, deadlines, and excluded items may be written in the contract.

Keep All Records

Keep estimates, receipts, photos, messages, and the company's answer.

Source and note

This article is based on official public information and is written in simple English. Procedures may differ by person and city. Please check the official page or a consultation office for your own case.

Source: https://www.kokusen.go.jp/e-hello/