When signing a contract for a rental property, initial costs such as a security deposit, key money, and brokerage fees are required. So many people may be surprised by the high initial costs. Furthermore, since moving requires money, many people would like to keep these costs as low as possible.  Thus, this article will guide you in negotiating a reduction in initial costs, give tips for success, and provide …

As of 2018, there were an estimated 62.41 million homes in Japan, the majority of which consisted of single-family homes, followed by apartments. Various conducted surveys revealed that the average occupied home in Japan had a floor area of 93.04 square meters and 4.4 rooms. Rented homes tended to be smaller than owned homes and while Toyama Prefecture recorded the largest average floor size per home; unsurprisingly, Tokyo, Japan’s …

According to the Global Peace Index (GPI), Japan has a ranking of 1.34 as of 2023, making it one of the Top 15 safest countries in the world to live. Japan has also been cited to be one of the best travel destinations for solo female travelers in 2023. Such statistics support the theory that Japan is a safe country to live and travel in, regardless of whether you’re …

Japan is home to over 8,567 train stations comprising 30,625km of rail that crisscrosses the country. Japan Railways Group (JR) controls 20,135km of rail as of 1996 with the other 7,133km being operated by private local railway companies.  Trains are considered the main mode of transport for many citizens and residents of Japan – in the fiscal year 2021, 18.81 billion people were transported via railway transportation in Japan, …