How much to move my household to Japan?

I'm moving from Virginia in the U.S. to Aomori prefecture. Has anyone made a similar move and have any details on how much this will cost? I'm getting estimates but they vary greatly ranging from $8000 - $17000 US!

Why don't you just call a company and get estimates...seems like the more common sense answer since household to household varies. It depends on what you are moving, how many people, the items...etc...etc...etc.

http://www.japan-guide.com/forum/quereadisplay.html?0+6...

You shouild keep in mind that some of your stuff may not fit/work in a Japanese residence.

It was $100 per 50 lbs when I moved.

shipping household goods overseas is based on volume not weight.

Generally yes, if you are shipping your items as cargo or by a moving service then it will be charged by volume. Large household items, such as furniture, appliances, etc. are usually shipped this way.

However, if you plan to purchase the large household items in Japan, then you may be better off shipping your personal items (clothes, toys, etc.) through the mail or as luggage on the plane which is charged by weight (with volume restrictions).

I think it's pretty clear he's asking about shipping household items not personal items if he's getting quotes from $8,000--$17,000. the only way he's going to get a the real cost is to call a International Moving Co. they have experts that will come to the house and check what's to be shipped and give him a written estimate. I've done it many times. always get 3 or 4 estimates.