{"id":16834,"date":"2023-06-03T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-03T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/?p=16834"},"modified":"2025-06-30T00:30:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T15:30:49","slug":"5-steps-on-getting-settled-in-your-new-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/moving-tips\/5-steps-on-getting-settled-in-your-new-home\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Steps On Getting Settled In Your New Home\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the final hurdles of moving is getting settled into your new home, and while it looks easy and even fun<\/em> in the movies, in reality there\u2019s more to it than simply unpacking boxes and throwing a bed sheet over the mattress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article will attempt to highlight 5 ways in which to get settled into your new abode so that you can start the new chapter of your life smoothly and with minimal interruptions. If you are reading this and currently looking for a place to rent, some Village House properties<\/a> and contracts offer up to \u00a530,000 in moving support to make the transition from your old place to your new place easier. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Clean Rooms<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your new house or apartment may look<\/em> clean upon moving in but there\u2019s no harm in giving all the rooms, floors, countertops etc. a quick once over with a wet cloth, vacuum, and mop to clear away that inevitable layer of dust. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, living in Japan means that you\u2019ll have access to quality household cleaning products for a budget-friendly price \u2013 any of the numerous 100yen shops littered throughout the island have a range of cleaning products, each for 100yen (tax not included). You can get anything from window cleaning spray to mold removal to floor wet wipes at these stores without breaking the bank.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If possible, try to schedule your move in date a day or two before<\/em> your move out date so that you can clean your new place easily without having to navigate around all your moving boxes, furniture, and other belongings.  <\/p>\n\n\n

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Unpack<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ease of unpacking your belongings at your new place will depend highly on your packing and organizational skills prior<\/em> to moving. The key here is to label your moving boxes with the name of the room they\u2019re supposed to go in. For example, if a box contains all your cutlery, kitchenware, crockery etc., label that box \u201cKITCHEN\u201d and make sure that the movers or whoever is helping you deposit that box in the kitchen area for easier unpacking.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also best to unpack one room at a time so that you don\u2019t get overwhelmed. Prioritize rooms such as the bedroom and bathroom when you first move in as these two rooms will be used on your first night. The kitchen can be done the next day.  <\/p>\n\n\n

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Explore the Surrounding Area<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The neighborhood and surrounding area a rental property resides in is often one of the crucial factors that will sway a potential tenant\u2019s opinion on whether to rent that place or not. Luckily, real estate organizations such as Village House<\/a> have over 1,000 properties throughout all 47 prefectures in Japan so if you\u2019re on the hunt for a new place to live; Village House should be able to cater to your wants and needs.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, this may depend on an individual\u2019s personal preference but canvassing the neighborhood can help familiarize you with the surrounding area and its amenities and services. This can be done prior to moving into your new place or after you\u2019ve started settling in.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some things to scope out nearby may include:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n