Two common issues that arise when it comes to rental contracts in Japan are how security deposits are handled, and the cost of restoring the property to its original condition upon moving out. Security deposits are typically used to cover the cost of repairs to restore the property to its original condition upon moving out. However, many people may be concerned about whether they have to pay for all the repairs upon moving out and how the security deposit refund is processed.  In this article, we will …

When it rains continuously, the humidity increases, and many people find that their laundry just won’t dry. For clothes to dry properly, the right conditions for humidity, temperature, and airflow must be met.  However, when it rains a lot, the humidity in the air increases, making it difficult for the moisture in the clothes to evaporate. Furthermore, when the weather is bad, you can’t hang your laundry outside to …

When transitioning from summer to fall and doing your seasonal wardrobe switch, many people find themselves thinking, “My studio apartment’s storage just isn’t enough for all these fall clothes…” or “My knits and coats are so bulky that my closet is bursting at the seams!”  Fall and winter clothing tends to be much thicker than summer items, making it bulky and often impossible to fit into available storage space. …

Living Alone  According to the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare’s Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions of 2023, out of 54,452,000 households in Japan, 18,495,000 households were registered as single-person households. This means that 34% of all households, or 1 in 3 households in Japan, are being occupied by a single individual, and this statistic is likely to increase in the coming years.  While there is nothing wrong with …