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 …

According to Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the average floor plan of an apartment in Tokyo is around 64.8 square meters. But when you look at just the area dedicated to living space, that number shrinks down to around just 40 square meters. Compared to some other cities in the world, this may not seem like much space at all, especially if you share it with …

When that intense summer heat finally starts backing off and you get those first signs of autumn, there’s something that makes you want to cozy up your space. However, you don’t need to tear everything apart to make the shift from summer to fall. Adjusting some colors, fabrics, and lighting can make your place feel like a completely different room.  Here are five easy ways to give your studio …

As the intense summer heat subsides and the season starts to change, it’s the perfect time to do some maintenance for your home. It’s especially important to check the condition of areas that often get overlooked, such as dirt in air conditioners and dehumidifiers after having been overused during the summer, mold caused by humidity, as well as buildup in drains.  In this article, we’ll highlight some key areas …