A studio apartment is a typical layout for people living alone. However, many people may be wondering, “What exactly is the layout of a studio apartment?”, “What are the differences between 1K and 1DK?”, and “What are the advantages and disadvantages of a studio apartment?” In this article, we will explain the characteristics of a studio apartment layout, the differences between 1K and 1DK, as well as their advantages …

According to the Statista Research Department, Japan reached a milestone of 21.15 million one-person households in 2020. This accounted for almost 38% of total households in the country. Japan’s National Institute of Population and Social Security Research has predicted that this number will continue to rise due to the increasing number of unmarried people, resulting in Japan seeing 23.3 million one-person households or 44.3% of total households in the …

“What to do if I move to a stigmatized property…?”  “How can I find out if it’s a stigmatized property?”  Some people may feel uneasy about properties that are too cheap or only partially renovated, wondering if they might be stigmatized properties.  In this article, we will introduce six websites to find out whether a property is stigmatized. Furthermore, we will explain ways to research properties that are not …

A survey of 180 men and women in the greater Tokyo area, aged 20 and above, conducted in 2019 revealed that 31.1% of them considered a 10-minute walk “close to the station”. Another 25% said that a 5-minute walk was considered “near the station”, whilst 10% said that a 16-minute walk was “within walking distance to the nearest train station”.   In general, respondents of the survey lived an average …