Have you recently moved into an old building? Are you considering moving into Danchi housing? Or maybe looking to change up the old home you’ve been living in for a while now… If you’re looking for some easy tips on how to make an old apartment feel more modern, please read on! Renting old apartments has benefits; they often have more character and can be more structurally sound. They …

In pop culture, Japan may be internationally known for its unique gadgets – think toilets with too many button functions -, anime, and having enviably punctual trains; but what people don’t often associate Japan with are natural disasters. A disaster-prone country owing to its climate, topography, and unfortunate geographical location on the Pacific Ring of Fire, Japan is no stranger to Mother Nature’s wrath. Throughout the year, the country …

Introduction The recent Covid-19 pandemic has seen people fall on hard times, whether it be a loss from a struggling business or loss from a job no longer available. The consequence of such losses can trigger other issues such as food insecurity, unemployment, and an inability to pay rent. In Japan, the government provides Jukyo Kakuho Kyufukin or Rent Relief Grants and Housing Security Benefits, which is a scheme …

When renting an apartment or house in Japan, unless utilities are included in the rent, it is customary for the tenant to be responsible for managing the utilities of the property. This includes making and signing contracts, paying the bills; and either transferring or terminating their accounts upon moving out as it is standard for utility contracts to be ongoing without a specific expiry date.