When you are thinking about moving, the first thing that comes to mind is usually the price ranges of the place you’re looking to move to. There a few things to consider when looking for something within your price range. This is extremely important when looking for places in the city compared to the countryside in Japan. The city is usually more expensive when you initially look at prices. …

One of the first things you will be told to do if you’re lucky, is to go register yourself at the town office. If you come from the US, this is something that you may not have known about until moving to Japan. Anytime you change residencies in the country you must inform your old ward and your new ward that you’re moving to.  If you are working for …

The seasonal weather in Japan is constantly changing. The summer brings strong heat waves, while the winter can be very cold with snow. The spring and fall have mild temperatures and are known for their seasonal beauty. Because of the radical shift in seasonal weather, you may find that you have to change your mindset when dealing with the weather. There are more ways than just putting on seasonal …

One aspect of living in Japan that most people overlook is how laundry is handled, here is our Village House deep dive into all things laundry. Most rental apartments come equipped with washer hookups inside or outside the building. Almost no apartments have dryers, since most apartments have spaces to hang clothes. Coming from western cultures, this can be a big change of process. Something that took two hours …