Local Area Guides
Recommended Cleaning Products From The 100 Yen Store
One thing that you won’t find lacking in Japan, aside from convenience stores, are the abundance of 100 Yen shops (dolla
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Japanese Apartment Life
Customer Satisfaction! DX in the Real Estate Industry
From Paper to Electronic Work With Corona, there is a need to improve business efficiency to accommodate telework and re
Moving Tips
How To Save Money When Moving
Moving can be exciting, no doubt – an adventure towards something new. However, one of the biggest headaches that come w
Japanese Apartment Life
Pros and Cons of Moving into a Ground Floor Apartment
When it comes to apartment hunting, the list of preferences and requirements depend heavily on individual tastes and nee
Japanese Apartment Life
Apartment Features that are Unique to Japanese Homes
One of the most exciting parts of moving to a new country is discovering all the wonderful and unique features of the ho
Local Area Guides
Local Area Guide: Yubari City, Hokkaido
We would like to introduce the charms of Yubari City (famous places, special products, etc.), which are surprisingly unk
Japanese Apartment Life
Useful Things for Your Kitchen to Make Your Life Easier
If you’re someone who cooks every day, someone who rarely cooks but would like to get more into cooking, or anything in-
Local Area Guides
History and Places to Visit in Wakayama
The origin of the ancient name of the Wakayama area, “Kii-no-kuni,” which means “Land of Trees”
Local Area Guides
Five Must-Eat Foods in Osaka
Whether you live in a Village House in Osaka or are just visiting, Osaka is a great city to stay in! One of the things t
Local Area Guides
Best Places to See Plum Blossoms
Cherry blossoms get most of the attention, but the equally magical plum blossoms are one of the most stunning floral dis
Japanese Apartment Life
Tips on How to Save Money on Groceries
It’s of no surprise that shopping has gotten more expensive – a weakened Yen combined with a pandemic-battered economy h
Local Area Guides
Best Ski Resorts in Central Japan
Japan has so many world-class ski resorts dotted all around the country. It receives some of the largest amounts of
Interior Design
How to Add Color to Rental Apartments
Aside from the money that goes into renting homes, one of the main reasons people choose to buy a home rather than rent
Japanese Apartment Life
Must-Have Japanese Kitchen Utensils
Every culture will have adapted its kitchen appliances, utensils, china, and crockery in order to cater to their staple
Interior Design
A Guide To Tatami Rooms
The word “tatami” is derived from the Japanese verb, tatamu, meaning “to fold” or “to pile”. This brings about the impli
Japanese Apartment Life
What types of building structures are available?
In this article, we will explain the four major types of building structures, so please be sure to read to the end.
Moving Tips
Tips on How to Repair Minor Damages to Get Your Deposit Back
It’s customary in many parts of the world, Japan included, for a tenant to pay a deposit upon signing a lease to an apar
Japanese Apartment Life
Disaster Prevention Measures for Communities and Housing Complexes
According to those who experienced the major earthquake, the three most troubling issues immediately after the disaster
Japanese Apartment Life
The Best Places to Shop for Furniture in Japan
No matter if you just moved to Japan and need to furnish a whole apartment from scratch or would like to purchase a few
Japanese Apartment Life
Live Happily with your Pets in a Rental Apartment (Updated for 2025!)
It is apparent that people are seeking healing from living with pets and deepening communication within their households