Introduction It’s customary in many parts of the world, Japan included, for a tenant to pay a deposit upon signing a lease to an apartment or house. The deposit acts as a kind of insurance for landlords in case the tenant fails to pay rent or causes damages to the premises beyond what is legally defined as “wear and tear”. However, some landlords and real estate agencies like Village …

Moving apartments is quite a hassle but at some point, you decide to move to a new place. Here are the top reasons to move out of your current apartment.

Moving Home Checklist While the prospect of moving to better and possibly bigger accommodations is appealing to many, the process of officially moving out is usually not. For those living in Japan and moving out for the first time, the unique procedures and requirements that come with vacating a premise here can seem rather daunting. We advise you to create your own checklist, which makes it easier for you …

Perhaps the most time-consuming and daunting aspect of moving is knowing what to keep and what to sell, donate, or throw away before packing commences. It also perhaps comes as no surprise that taking everything you’ve accumulated over the years can become a very expensive endeavor when it comes to moving costs so it’s necessary to scrutinize all your belongings objectively in order to stay within budget and reduce …