Japan Warns of Severe Moving Congestion From March 28 to April 4

Mar 15, 2026 | News On Japan

TOKYO - As Japan enters the peak spring relocation season from March to April, the transport ministry has released this year’s moving reservation outlook, warning that many people may struggle to secure their preferred moving dates.

According to reservation data published by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the period from March 28th through April 4th is expected to be "extremely crowded."

Meanwhile, moving demand is also projected to be "crowded" on March 14th, March 20th through March 27th, as well as April 5th and April 11th.

The spring relocation season, which coincides with corporate transfers and the start of the new academic year, has led to growing concern over so-called "moving refugees"—people unable to book movers on their preferred dates due to a shortage of drivers and transportation capacity.

In response, the ministry is urging people planning to relocate to review the published reservation schedule and consider adjusting their moving dates accordingly.

Source: TBS

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