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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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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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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With summer’s heat finally behind us and cooler temperatures settling in, autumn presents itself as the ideal season for curling up …
2025-09-29
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The entryway tends to get cluttered with shoes, umbrellas, and other small items. According to the Housing and Land Survey conducted …
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Fall’s here, and those morning and evening temperatures are starting to drop. You know that feeling when you wake up way …
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Hokkaido is the top winter destination in Japan, home to some of the world’s best ski resorts and some of the most breathtaking snowy scener…
2022-10-06
Autumn in the Chugoku region is an exciting time of year with good weather, beautiful scenery, and festivals. For those who have come to Jap…
2022-10-05
Autumn is one of the best times to get outside and enjoy the nature that surrounds us. The weather tends to be pleasant, with blue skies and…
2022-10-03
Living in the countryside certainly has its benefits and with Village House, you have many options for rental apartments in many regions all…
2022-09-29
Moving to Japan or moving homes in Japan can be an expensive affair because more often than not, rental properties come unfurnished. Normall…
2022-09-26
Whether you’re new to the apartment hunting game (if so, your ideal apartment might be waiting for you on our Village House website!) or an …
2022-09-22
Do you feel like there is more diversity in the Tokai region these days? This may not be just a feeling. Due to a shrinking population and i…
2022-09-21
Aichi is the perfect place for any food enthusiasts. The prefecture is known for its special food culture filled with deep flavors. If you a…
2022-09-15
Prices continue to rise, while income levels are not improving, amid the prolonged corona, and we are now in an era in which measures are re…
2022-09-14
Have you ever walked into a place and your eyes are hurting from the bright lights? Hopefully, this isn’t the case with your home. If it is …
2022-09-12
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