Living in a new country can offer some challenges. Check out our article on the 5 must-have items for your Japanese Apartment. Leaving the comfort and familiarity of your home country is a huge undertaking and one that requires a certain mindset. You will be experiencing a different culture and learning to adapt to new ways of life. This begins in your daily life and continues to your living …

Congratulations!  You’ve found yourself a new apartment and are all moved in.  Now what?  One way to add a personal touch to your space and make it feel like home is to add some plants.  Houseplants not only improve your home’s air quality, but they can also improve your mental health, boost your immune system, and reduce anxiety.  Not to mention, a little color goes a long way.  Even …

You’ve just got the keys for your new apartment and excitement is building for the place that you’ll be calling home, but there are still a few things left to do before the empty rooms become uniquely your own. Whether you’ve carted a whole load of furnishings and belongings from your previous place or are starting anew, there’s a couple of items that should definitely be on the new …

Japan’s housing is usually small and requires its occupants to be creative when thinking about how to use that space. The stores that sell housing items know this as well and sell special items with that in mind. There are lots of hidden compartment furniture or secret shelves in the items. Some of them are more expensive than if you decide to do some of them yourself. How to …