This article provides an overview of the considerations for someone aged 30 or over who is thinking about moving to Japan. It looks at immigration requirements, employment opportunities, education options, social life prospects and quality of life considerations. It also provides resources for further information on immigrating, working and studying in Japan. Moving to Japan at age thirty can present its own unique set of challenges but with proper research beforehand, anyone should be well equipped to deal with anything thrown their way during the transition period.