Having a well-organized desk can help boost your productivity and make your home or office look nicer. Here are some tips for setting up and maintaining a beautifully organized desk.  If you’re wondering what you can do to become more efficient at work, take a look at your desk. If it’s messy and hasn’t been reorganized in months (or maybe even years), it’s time to do a bit of …

Wondering what tools you need to make cleaning your home fast and easy? Here’s a guide to some useful cleaning tools.  Cleaning your house or apartment can be a drag. Most people would rather not spend a lot of time vacuuming carpets, wiping down countertops, and dusting shelves. There are some things you can do to make cleaning more enjoyable, such as listening to music or a podcast. Cleaning …

Utilizing your balcony more often can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors, especially if you live in a city. Here’s how you can get the most out of your balcony.  Many people in Japan use their balconies to hang laundry. It is also common to see balconies being used as a place to store bicycles. As convenient as balconies are, they can do much more than serve …

Looking for a mattress but not sure where to start? Here’s a guide for you!  Mattress vs. Futon There are a variety of bedding options to choose from in Japan. If a traditional bed frame and mattress were never your thing, you might want to consider sleeping on a futon. Futons have many practical advantages. They’re easier to move and store than mattresses, and can usually be found for …