Whether you’re new to the apartment hunting game (if so, your ideal apartment might be waiting for you on our Village House website!) or an old pro, it’s always good to either arm yourself with the necessary knowledge before embarking on an apartment tour or update yourself with a refresher course to avoid any snags or traps. Appointment Before a tour of any accommodation can commence, you must first …

Prices continue to rise, while income levels are not improving, amid the prolonged corona, and we are now in an era in which measures are required for future living in Japan. Reducing fixed costs is very effective for living, but especially for those who live in rented housing, reduction of “housing rent” reduces fixed costs for a long period of time and is more efficient to adjust than harder …

Have you ever walked into a place and your eyes are hurting from the bright lights? Hopefully, this isn’t the case with your home. If it is then we can help you fix this with our lighting tips! Here we are going to discuss all things lighting, from the different kinds of light to ambient light tips, and we’ll also cover how to replace a lightbulb in case you’ve …

Japan’s birthrate continues to decline. As of September 2021, the elderly population had reached 36.4 million, a record high (according to the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications).  Rental apartments are a great housing option for the ever-increasing number of elderly people.  The Elderly and Housing  According to the 2008 Housing and Land Survey, the total number of households with elderly persons aged 65 and …