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Getting Registered at Your Ward
Japanese Apartment Life

Getting Registered at Your Ward

One of the first things you will be told to do if you’re lucky, is to go register yourself at the town office. If you co

Things to Have Before Moving In
Moving Tips

Things to Have Before Moving In

After you have completed all of your paperwork, and have begun the moving process, you will begin to think about what is

Things You Should Bring to Japan
Moving Tips

Things You Should Bring to Japan

When you have decided to live in Japan, one of the first things that may cross your mind is “What do I need to bring?” T

11 Plants that Thrive in Low Light

11 Plants that Thrive in Low Light

Congratulations!  You’ve found yourself a new apartment and are all moved in.  Now what?  One way to add

Growing Cities in Japan
Local Area Guides

Growing Cities in Japan

#1 Tokyo With the global spotlight due to be shone over the next 12 months on the Japanese capital as both the Rugby Wor

Laundry Tips for Your Apartment
Japanese Apartment Life

Laundry Tips for Your Apartment

One aspect of living in Japan that most people overlook is how laundry is handled, here is our Village House deep dive i

Kinds of Apartment Layouts
Japanese Apartment Life

Kinds of Apartment Layouts

Japan is famous, or infamous, for the size of its housing. Throughout the country, it is normal for houses, apartments,

How to Utilize a Small Space
Japanese Apartment Life

How to Utilize a Small Space

Living in Japanese housing can have its fair share of problems. Finding apartments that have all of the things you need

How to Sort Trash
Japanese Apartment Life

How to Sort Trash

When most people are asked what they think of Japanese cities, they usually say how clean they are. Cities in Japan are

How to Live on a Budget
Japanese Apartment Life

How to Live on a Budget

One thing that may not have been in every person’s plan, is a well-maintained budget. Some people work only from c

DIY Storage
Interior Design

DIY Storage

Japan’s housing is usually small and requires its occupants to be creative when thinking about how to use that space. Th

Bikes! Some Basic Things to Know
Japanese Apartment Life

Bikes! Some Basic Things to Know

If you have begun looking at moving to Japan, one thing you may see in many pictures of city life is bicycles. They are

You’re not Ready for Japanese Winter
Japanese Apartment Life

You’re not Ready for Japanese Winter

The country of Japan is a seasonal wonder. Every season occurs with full force, and each one brings its own pros and con

Top Apartment Quick Fixes
Japanese Apartment Life

Top Apartment Quick Fixes

If you have moved into your new apartment, everything will be in pristine working condition. You will be able to use all