Japan life problem · moving out
You are leaving your home in Japan and need to stop electricity, gas and water without missing a provider, appointment or final bill.
Start with your latest bills: identify each provider and request a final service date before moving out. Electricity, gas and water are separate contracts; do not assume your landlord will cancel them unless your lease or management company explicitly says so.
Three separate contracts
Cancel each service on its own terms.
The provider, stop date and attendance requirement can differ for each utility.
Electricity
Request the stop date and confirm the final meter reading and payment method.
City gas
Ask whether access or an appointment is required to close the supply safely.
Water
Contact the municipal bureau or the organization shown on your water bill.
Final bill
Provide a forwarding address or payment method and keep the confirmation.
Your options
Use online cancellation where it is available.
Check bills and statements
Find the provider name, customer number and official website for every active utility account.
Use the account or web form
Many providers accept stop requests online. Save the completion screen, email and reference number.
Ask LifeAdmin to make the call
Use this when one provider requires a Japanese phone call. Each separate provider may require a separate order.
Do not wait until the keys are returned.
Arrange the stop date while you can still access the property, especially if gas closure or a meter visit may require attendance. Keep electricity available long enough for your final cleaning, inspection and move-out tasks.
What you’ll need.
Collect these details for each provider before beginning the cancellation.
- Provider name and official contact
- Customer or contract number
- Service address
- Account holder’s name
- Requested final service date
- Forwarding address or contact
- Final payment method
- Appointment availability if required
LifeAdmin · Make a Call
Need someone to call the utility provider?
LifeAdmin calls one electricity, gas or water provider about one clear cancellation request and sends you the result in written English.
¥2,980
1 provider · 1 clear purpose
Up to 2 call attempts
One organization per order. LifeAdmin cannot sign or cancel a contract in your name, and the provider may require you to speak directly for account-specific consent.
After you order
What happens next.
Choose one provider
Provide its name, customer number, service address, requested stop date and final payment details. Never send passwords or one-time codes.
We review the request
Requests are normally reviewed within one business day. Calls are made during Japanese business hours.
You receive the result
We send a written English summary, including any reference number, appointment or next action.
Continue with your moving tasks.
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