“How much money do I need to save to move in with someone?”  “When is a good time to start looking for a place?”  Many couples want to live together but have no idea when to start preparing or how much to set aside for the move.  In this article, we will provide a few tips on how to find a home, what to look out for when making …

When you want to rent an apartment, you may have some questions like “Who should be my guarantor?” or “Are there any alternatives to finding a guarantor?”  When applying to rent an apartment, you will often be asked to provide a guarantor who will pay your rent if you are unable to do so. Many tenants who cannot find a guarantor use guarantor companies.  In this post, we will …

Are you thinking about adopting a pet but not sure if it’s okay or what to do? You may be asking yourself:  “If the property I’m living in allows pets, can I adopt one while living there?”  “Do I need permission if I want to adopt a pet in the middle of my lease?”   “Is there anyone I have to speak to if I want to add a pet …

Peak moving season in Japan usually starts in March. There are two reasons for this, the first being that the Japanese school year and business fiscal year kicks off in April; and the second being that a Japanese tradition states that moving on February 29th, the Leap Year Day, is considered lucky.   Known as hikkoshi in Japanese, moving is something that many people will have to face at least …