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 …
2025-10-10
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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 …
2025-09-26
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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 …
2025-09-22
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Some rental apartments don’t come with much built-in storage, so renters often find themselves in need of kitchen shelves, display shelves, …
2022-06-06
Gifu is a prefecture, north of Aichi, that is rich in culture and history as well as breathtaking nature. If you’re moving to Gifu or con…
2022-06-02
Japan is famous across the globe for its exciting festivals, and in June, festivals in Japan are the perfect way to connect with the traditi…
2022-05-26
Get your umbrellas at the ready because the rainy season is coming! The rainy season usually lasts from early June to mid-July - and when it…
2022-05-23
If you are in Japan, renovation information is plenty but DIY home renovation info can be hard to come by. Here we’ll discuss different type…
2022-05-19
Whether you’re looking for studio soundproofing techniques or some simple tips on how to make a room soundproof, or even if you’d like to ma…
2022-05-16
From Hokkaido tulip flowers at Kamiyubetsu Tulip Park to Sakura Tulip Festa in Chiba to Tonami Tulip Park in Toyama and Huis Ten Bosch, Japa…
2022-05-09
Akita City is the capital of Akita Prefecture, on the north side of the Tohoku Region. A modern city filled with history, there are plenty o…
2022-05-05
The spring season in Japan is perhaps the most celebrated. With Golden Week on the horizon, delicious Japanese spring food, exciting spring …
2022-05-02
A mascot is born! Introducing our Village House mascot; Ville-Jiro-kun. Ville-Jiro-kun is a smart and friendly owl, here to help you find…
2022-04-28
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