Points for packing on your own
Items
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Clothing, bedding, and cloth items
Make sure to wash them so there is no sweat stains or dirt. After washing, dry thoroughly, and eliminate moistness.
Occurrences of stains and mold are not covered by insurance. -
Insect repellents
Packing different types together can cause chemical reactions and stains, so please use caution. (There are some regions which do not allow packing them in parcels)
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Footwear
Remove dirt and soil and eliminate moistness.
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Tableware
These will be packed on the moving day, so leave as-is.
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Liquids
Avoid glass bottles as much as possible, and use plastic containers, etc.
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Rice, alcohol, video tapes
These will be inspected during the customs clearance process, so gather them together by type.
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Products with batteries
Batteries can leak liquid during shipping, so please make sure to remove them (flashlights, radios, gas stovetops, etc.). However, this does not apply to products with lithium-ion batteries shipped in air shipment.
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Refrigerators
Dispose of the interior contents, turn off the power no later than the day before pick-up, and defrost the ice.
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Electrical appliances
Clean thoroughly, and remove dust, etc. For cords, if you can mark them in advance, it will be more convenient when connecting them later.
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Computers
Make sure to make a back up of important data in storage media. We recommend carrying notebook computers as carry-on items and sending desktop computers in sea shipment.
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Lace dolls, etc.
They will be packed on the moving day, so leave as-is.
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Precious stones, precious metals, medicines, accessories, and wristwatches
These must be taken with you as carry-on items.
Cardboard boxes
How to make a cardboard box
- Pack heavy items into small cardboard boxes and light items into large cardboard boxes.
- Put items that can act as cushions in the bottom and top of the cardboard boxes.
- For breakable items, completely cover each individual item in bubble wrap and newspapers.
- Place flat items like plates in vertically so they are standing up.
- Pack the cardboard boxes fully so no gaps occur inside.
- Create a packing list for the items you pack.
If you do not have any packing lists, take notes on what you packed, and copy that onto the packing list brought by moving staff on the moving day.
Writing the box label
Label filled cardboard boxes in the following way.
Especially on cardboard boxes containing breakables, do not forget to write FRAGILE.
The moving staff will check cardboard boxes containing breakables on the moving day, so please ask them.