The U.S. Embassy or consulates can provide assistance. Complaints against U.S.-based employment agencies or recruiters may be made to the Better Business Bureau or the Office of the Attorney General of the state in question. Contact the Japanese Embassy or one of the Japanese consulates in the United States for details. The Internet home page for the Japanese Embassy in the United States includes specific information concerning teaching English in Japan. Information concerning customs regulations and procedures is available through the Japanese Embassy and consulates in the United States.
Japan has very strict laws concerning importation of firearms.
Japan is an expensive country to visit. Japanese Immigration may deny entry to persons who cannot show a visible means of support. Contact the Japanese Embassy or consulate in the United States for guidance on what constitutes adequate financial support for a specific period of time. The use of credit cards is not widespread, particularly outside metropolitan areas. While there are ATM card machines in Japan, finding a machine that will accept your card may be difficult.