So you’ve found a new place to live and have signed the lease. The clock is now ticking down to when you’ll have to vacate your current premises; and before you lies possibly the biggest foe people face when moving: your belongings. ‘Where to even start?!’ you think in despair as you gaze at the seemingly endless array of stuff strewn and scattered to fill every nook and cranny …

Sometimes people put off moving for years on end even though they may not be in the perfect place. The moving process can be overwhelming, and even if there are opportunities to save money with cheaper rent, or shorten a commute time, or find somewhere out in nature with more privacy, it’s easy to get stagnant and avoid any moving! Where you live can determine the next few years …

Moving out of an apartment can be stressful. It is always going to take much longer than you expect and what you might think would be one day’s work can be stretched out into a whole week once you factor in cleaning, packing, disposing of unwanted items, then back to cleaning! Here at Village House, we want to make moving in Japan as easy as possible. We are always …

With most rental apartments in Japan, you are usually charged a cleaning fee of around 20,000 or 30,000+ yen as part of the rental fees when moving out. However, this doesn’t mean that you should leave the apartment in a dirty state! When moving out in Japan, cleaning rental apartments is very important, even if you are paying a cleaning fee. If the apartment is visibly dirty, the inspector …

As much as living in Japan can be a dream come true, leaving Japan can soon become a nightmare if you don’t plan your exit in advance. It is only once we begin to pack our belongings that we realize just how many things we own! The one thing you don’t want to do is to leave your packing to the last minute. No one wants to be sitting …

Spring comes like a breath of fresh air and just like with New Year and new year resolutions; it brings an opportunity to make changes. Spring cleaning is a popular tradition that often inspires people to freshen up both their living space and even lifestyle. However, for even more of a change, many people move in spring, the moving season in Japan. Moving in Spring The end of the …

Japan attracts so many foreigners for innumerable reasons; the culture, nature, the people, job opportunities, study opportunities, and much more! Amongst the excitement of moving to Japan, there are always going to be some challenges (though well worth it). One of these challenges may arise as you are finding apartments for rent in Japan and the additional fees that you may not know about. Things can be a little …

You might panic, thinking that there is no way to clean Japanese wallpaper and that you will end up getting charged a lot of money for some small marks when you move out. Do not fear! We’ll help you figure out whether you need specific cleaning products like wall cleaner or stain eraser, or whether there are other ways to go about cleaning Japanese wallpaper. Walls in Japanese apartments …

If you’re moving in Japan and need some guidance on moving out, recycling in Japan, moving companies in Japan, and large garbage collection, please read on!  If you’ve been living in Japan for a while, you’ve probably figured out how to do the recycling in Japan and sort your trash for your garbage collection. Moving in Japan, however, is a whole other experience, since you will probably have a lot of bulky items, you’ll be needing …

If you are moving into an apartment in Japan, there is a big chance it might be unfurnished. Buying furniture from either brand stores or used furniture shops, furnishing your apartment in Japan can be an awfully expensive part of moving somewhere new. You might be unsure of how much to spend on furniture. The answer will obviously vary depending on personal circumstances but if you are planning on …

It does not matter if it is a country next to yours or you are thinking of moving to Japan, making a big international move can be difficult and scary. Here are some moving tips that can help to move internationally easier. Moving Tip 1: Make Preparations Early Planning, packing, and making other preparations for an international move is very time-consuming. Make sure to start early, so you have …

Finding an apartment is hard enough, and having one that fits a person’s needs can make it even more difficult. Eventually, it will finally happen, and a place will finally open that will fit all of the criteria. The next thing to worry about is what all is required to move into the new apartment. Some places have specific rules or requirements that must be met before anyone is …

Depending on where you live, you can have a very different experience when looking for housing. It could be as simple as looking at pictures and getting a detailed rundown of the apartment before putting money on it. These things usually come with their own little quirks, and Japan in no different. There are certain things that you will need to know before you start looking, or while you …

Are you about to move and wondering what is the best way to pack your moving truck? Although playing Tetris with all your furniture can seem like all fun and games when you first start, there are some wonderful tips that can help your move go super smoothly. Maximizing space and preventing damage is the name of the game, keep reading for our list on how to pack your …

Moving is never an easy thing to do. There are lots of things to pay for, new places to become familiar with, and of course, there are the moving costs. Moving in Japan can be a huge endeavor, and one that can come with extra steps you may not have experienced in your home country. Moving in Tokyo itself can have its own challenges. Searching for an apartment can …

When you have decided to live in Japan, one of the first things that may cross your mind is “What do I need to bring?” This is both an easy and tough question to think about. There are obvious things, like clothing, or certain personal objects. There are some things, that even if you can buy them in Japan, you will find your home country may have the better …