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Freelance writer with over 2 years of experience writing for the Village House Blog, ESL teacher, and digital nomad who has lived in countries including The Czech Republic, The UK, The U.A.E., Japan, and most recently, Georgia. Is constantly on the hunt for the best, most optimal apartment for remote work when not enjoying going to film festivals, concerts, and the theater.
According to Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the average floor plan of an apartment in Tokyo is around …
2025-09-05
At some point in many people’s lives, they go through the rite of passage that is living alone. In many Western …
2025-08-08
Ever notice how certain pungent smells become more noticeable in certain parts of the house as temperatures climb outside, indicating the …
2025-08-04
So, you’ve moved into your new home. Congratulations! However, now that you’ve unpacked and settled in, you realize that your walls …
2025-07-07
One of the biggest and most pressing things a person needs to contend with when moving is finding accommodation unless you’re …
2025-07-04
Saga Prefecture, previously known as Hizen Province, is located in Kyushu, Japan’s southernmost island. The prefecture borders Fukuoka Prefecture to the …
2025-05-12
In Japan, jiko bukken (事故物件) is a term commonly used in the Japanese real estate industry to refer to “incident apartments” …
2025-05-11
Kagawa Prefecture resides in the northeast of Shikoku Island, which is across from Okayama and is connected to the mainland by …
2025-04-09
Japan is home to one of the most advanced and comprehensive railway systems in the world with around 8,567 train stations …
2025-04-07
Shimane prefecture is a mountainous, sparsely populated, coastal prefecture located in the Western part of Japan’s Honshu Island in the Chugoku …
2025-03-07
In Japan, cars drive on the left side of the road with the steering wheel on the right. Both drivers and …
2025-03-03
Fukui Prefecture, often overlooked by both local and international travelers, remains one of Japan’s best-kept secrets. Situated along the scenic Sea …
2025-02-07
Winters in Japan vary depending on whether you are up in snowy Hokkaido or down in sunny Kyushu and usually stretches …
2025-02-03
Located on the Sea of Japan coast, Fukui Prefecture is part of the historic Hokuriku region of Japan and presides in …
2025-01-10
Tohoku is a region of Japan’s Honshu Island, known for its winter sports, harsher climates, and mountainous terrain. It traditionally consists …
2025-01-06
According to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), the number of international visitors to Japan reached a record-high of 3,292,500 in …
2024-12-09
Christmas may not be an official public holiday in Japan, but it doesn’t stop the country from getting in on the …
2024-12-06
Japan has gained a reputation for being a thrifter’s haven due to its secondhand shops and thrift stores stocking items that …
2024-11-11
The earliest known castle built in Japan is Inuyama Castle, which dates back to 1440, located in present-day Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture. …
2024-11-08
The history of astronomical observations in Japan is scattered and vague but records show that the first continuous, methodical celestial observations …
2024-10-17
In the Japanese language, there is a delightful word that describes the autumnal leaf color change (notice how in English we …
2024-10-15
Japan is home to approximately 35,000 rivers (and Village House has over 1,000 properties across the island’s 47 prefectures!), most of …
2024-09-19
Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, is home to many native animals such as the Hokkaido red fox, Hokkaido sika deer, Japanese cranes, …
2024-09-18
It probably comes as no surprise that Japan is currently seeing a huge surge of tourists due to the attractiveness of …
2024-08-28
Kyushu is the southernmost of Japan’s main islands and is the 3rd biggest of the country’s 4 islands. In Japanese, “Kyushu” …
2024-08-26
Japan’s summer season spans from June to August (coinciding with the off-peak season for house hunting according to Village House bloggers). …
2024-07-23
Japan’s summer season kicks off with a rainy period known as tsuyu, which lasts approximately the entire month of June. After …
2024-07-19
The World Economic Forum revealed that Japan ranked 3rd among top world travel destinations in 2024, coming in behind the United …
2024-06-27
According to the Statista Research Department, Japan reached a milestone of 21.15 million one-person households in 2020. This accounted for almost …
2024-06-26
A survey of 180 men and women in the greater Tokyo area, aged 20 and above, conducted in 2019 revealed that …
2024-06-15
People move and relocate for all kinds of reasons – work, school, family, or even simply a desire for a change …
2024-06-12
In a study conducted by Japan’s House and Land Survey in 2019, the average floor plan of a Japanese apartment in …
2024-05-14
March and April heralds in a time of renewal and change in Japan with March being the end of the school …
2024-05-14
Many Japanese firms, businesses, and organizations have a long-standing tradition of relocating employees to different departments within the company or to …
2024-04-03
Moving is no easy feat. Whether it’s your first time embarking on this journey or you’re an old pro, moving is …
2024-04-02
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