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Japanese style houses | Washitsu rooms and room size measurement

2026-07-31

What is "J" on the Japanese floor plan. It is the size of a Tatami mat!! Some houses in Japan have rooms called Washitsu 和室, a Japanese-...

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Things that will make you confused about a Japanese-style house

2026-07-31

Houses in Japan today are standardized basically in western style. People from abroad will live in there without any inconvenience, except for...

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Explore the culture of Japan: "Kamon" Family Crests

2026-07-18

Kamon is a family crest that any Japanese people have. The Kamon crest, known as the first kind logo in Japan, traditionally features flowers,...

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Tokyo waterfront area Flood disaster prevention and Preparedness

2026-06-25

Heavy rainfall has increased a greater flooding risk due to recent climate change. The 23 wards of Tokyo, particularly those in the eastern ar...

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Who is on Japan's new banknotes? | Guide to living in Japan

2024-08-30

Japan introduced new banknotes on July 3, 2024, marking the first design update in roughly 20 years. The updated notes incorporate advanced anti-...

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How do expats receive the Flat-amount Tax Cut, Teigaku-Genzei? | Guide to Living in Japan

2024-07-18

Starting from June 2024, the Flat-amount Cut of Personal Income, or Flat-amount Tax Cut, is carried out. Residents who are taxpayers ...

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Watching Japanese baseball games: Travel attractions in Japan

2023-10-18

Baseball is undoubtedly one of the most popular professional sports in Japan. The friendly atmosphere of stadiums filled...

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Cost of buying a real estate property in Japan | The purchase of a house/condominium

2022-07-06

When purchasing a real estate property, there will be additional costs - taxes and service fees, other than the purchase price. The total cost va...

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Knowing about shrines in Japan - the manner and prayer services | Guide to Japanese culture

2022-06-06

A shrine, a Jinja in Japanese, is one of the popular tourist spots in Japan. Recently, more young people from abroad have visited shrines since s...

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Rules on real-estate transactions in Japan | Jiko Bukken

2022-03-31

When looking for a rental property, you need to keep in mind to check and understand the conditions, equipment, and surrounding environment befor...