One thing that most people look for in life is a companion, and pets are great for people looking for a loving partner. Check out our article on owning pets in Japan for more info. This article about owning pets in Japan will tell you all you need to know. If you’re thinking about getting a pet but are still considering which might be the right one for you, …

If you’re trying to figure out how to do the laundry in Japan, where you can find a laundry service, what 24 hour coin laundry is, or what laundry detergent you should use; here’s a coin laundry guide for you! The Rise of Coin Laundry in Japan Coin laundry is the popular term for laundrettes (or laundromats) in Japan. The laundry service industry has been booming for the last …

Paperwork is an inevitability in Japan, more so when you’re signing a lease to an apartment or house. The process of securing a rental property begins with submitting an application form, either in-person at a realtor’s office or online like Village House offers on their company’s website. Applications are processed anywhere from a couple of days to a few weeks depending on whether the criteria is met, when the …

Rentals are usually set to renew every two years. If you live in a rental, your contract will be renewed regularly. However, when it’s renewal time, some people may worry, “Should I renew my lease or move?” or “Maybe I’d like to move to a cheaper rental.”  So, this time, we will explain in detail the costs involved in rent renewal and moving. Please use this as a reference …