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Main image of Finding a rental property in Japan | Things to do and know for property viewing

Finding a rental property in Japan | Things to do and know for property viewing

2026-07-21

Real Estate in Tokyo & Yokohama A property viewing or Naiken (Naibu-kengaku) is to go and have a look at the inside of rental...

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House ventilation systems in Japan

2026-07-21

Room ventilation is always important to live comfortably in a Japanese house. Most regions of Japan have a humid subtropical climate, and the ...

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Living in Japan | How to dispose of household waste - Part 2

2026-07-18

Sorting household waste into four categories; Burnable, Unburnable, Recyclable, and Oversized garbage, is commonly instructed in any areas of J...

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Living in Japan | How to dispose of household waste - Part 1

2026-07-18

Garbage troubles, being caused by improper disposing of household wastes, tend to be a beginning of a problem with neighbors. The way of the g...

Main image of Real Estate in Tokyo | An apartment & house in Japan: Equipment and furniture

Real Estate in Tokyo | An apartment & house in Japan: Equipment and furniture

2026-07-17

Things to know before renting an apartment| Rental Apartment Equipment and furniture Most rental apartments/houses in Japan are n...

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How to rent a property in Japan | Lease Agreement

2026-07-14

The process of a rental property lease agreement, beginning by submitting an application, requires 2 or 3 weeks for the completion. The proces...

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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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Preparing for disasters - Typhoons and Heavy Rain | Living in Tokyo

2026-06-24

The country of Japan is an archipelago alongside north to south, mostly has a warm and humid climate with distinct seasons - spring, summer, a...

Main image of Tsuyu, the rainy season in Japan | Living in Japan

Tsuyu, the rainy season in Japan | Living in Japan

2026-06-19

When spring is about to end, the early summer season in Japan arrives along with the rainy season “Tsuyu 梅雨 (also known as Baiu)”. The rainy s...

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English-speaking clinics and hospitals in Tokyo and how to see a doctor in Japan.

2026-06-05

Thankfully, the central Tokyo area has quite a few English-speaking medical institutions that cater to non-Japanese-speaking residents and...