For those renting an apartment for the first time or those moving to Japan from overseas, procedures for renting an apartment …
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Moving in Japan is not simply about packing up your belongings and transporting them. There are several tasks to handle, including …
2025-10-17
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Living alone in Japan can be exciting, but it also comes with a variety of challenges. There are many things you’ll …
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It’s of no surprise that shopping has gotten more expensive – a weakened Yen combined with a pandemic-battered economy have pushed prices sk…
2023-01-28
Japan has so many world-class ski resorts dotted all around the country. It receives some of the largest amounts of snowfall and has so…
2023-01-24
Aside from the money that goes into renting homes, one of the main reasons people choose to buy a home rather than rent one is so they can m…
2023-01-23
Every culture will have adapted its kitchen appliances, utensils, china, and crockery in order to cater to their staple diet and Japan is no…
2023-01-19
The word “tatami” is derived from the Japanese verb, tatamu, meaning “to fold” or “to pile”. This brings about the implication that early ta…
2023-01-18
When moving to a new apartment, you are probably considering the living environment, age of the building, facilities, and other factors to c…
2023-01-15
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 …
2023-01-14
Some housing complexes are designated as "designated emergency evacuation sites" by the local community, taking advantage of their large lot…
2023-01-11
No matter if you just moved to Japan and need to furnish a whole apartment from scratch or would like to purchase a few new pieces for your …
2023-01-10
Want to move, but don't want to be separated from your pet, which is also a member of the family? Or maybe you want to take the opp…
2023-01-10
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