Japanese Apartment Life
What to Do When You Get Sick While Living Alone in Japan (v4)
When living on your own, many people feel anxious when they suddenly fall ill since t
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Japanese Apartment Life
How to Use e-Tax to File Your Tax Return Online in Japan
You might be thinking, “I really should file my taxes online this year,” but you may also be feeling anxious
Japanese Apartment Life
How to Handle Trash & Recycling in Japan: Sorting, Schedules & Apartment Etiquette
In Japan, each municipality has its own detailed rules for disposing of trash. Collection days, sorting categories, and
Japanese Apartment Life
Paying Rent Late in Japan: What Happens?
Some people may have fallen behind on their rent payment for reasons such as “I forgot to check my bank
Japanese Apartment Life
How Rent Increases and Rent Control Work in Japan
In Japan’s rental housing market, rent increases continue due to rising construction material and labor costs
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Deposit Deductions & Tenant Rights: What You Should Know Before Signing
Two common issues that arise when it comes to rental contracts in Japan are how security deposits&nb
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Apartment Hunting in Japan: Rental Basics & Guides
For those renting an apartment for the first time or those moving to Japan from overseas, procedures for renting an apar
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Moving in Japan: Checklists & Preparation
Moving in Japan is not simply about packing up your belongings and transporting them. There are several tasks to handle,
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Living Alone in Japan: Costs, Safety & Lifestyle
Living alone in Japan can be exciting, but it also comes with a variety of challenges. There are many things you’l
Interior Design
How to Create a Cozy Reading Nook in a One-Room Apartment
With summer’s heat finally behind us and cooler temperatures settling in, autumn presents itself as the ideal seas
Interior Design
How to Make Your Entryway More Functional (Even if It’s Tiny)
The entryway tends to get cluttered with shoes, umbrellas, and other small items. According to the Housing and Land Surv
Interior Design
Fall Sleep Tips: Bedding and Layout Ideas for Small Apartments
Fall’s here, and those morning and evening temperatures are starting to drop. You know that feeling when you wake
Japanese Apartment Life
Smart Laundry Tips for Small Apartments in Humid and Rainy Weather
When it rains continuously, the humidity increases, and many people find that their laundry just won’t dry. For clothes
Moving Tips
Declutter Before Your Fall Move: Small-Space Guide
Spring isn’t the only peak season for moving, autumn is also known as one of the busiest times of the year for moving. B
Japanese Apartment Life
Small Apartment Storage Ideas for Fall Clothes
When transitioning from summer to fall and doing your seasonal wardrobe switch, many people find themselves thinking, &#
Japanese Apartment Life
Easy Self-Care Tips for People Living Alone in Japan
Living Alone According to the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare’s Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions o
Japanese Apartment Life
How to Make the Most of Natural Light in Small Apartments as Days Get Shorter
According to Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the average floor plan of an apartment in
Japanese Apartment Life
Swapping from Summer to Fall: Easy Decor Changes for Small Apartments
When that intense summer heat finally starts backing off and you get those first signs of autumn, there’s somethin
Japanese Apartment Life
End-of-Summer Apartment Maintenance Checklist: What to Do Before Fall
As the intense summer heat subsides and the season starts to change, it’s the perfect time to do some maintenance for yo
Japanese Apartment Life
How to Create Visual Separation in a One-Room Apartment
Maybe you’ve been thinking, “I want to create separate spaces in my studio,” or “I need to divid