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Bathroom dryer/ventilation systems and washing machines in Japan

2026-05-28

Home appliances have functions that differ from country to country in order to fit with the climate and the cultural habit. Also, the operatio...

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Living with pets in Japan: Things to know about owning a pet

2026-05-18

Living with a pet in Japan comes with certain etiquette and regulations. There are legal requirements, such as the rabies vaccination, which m...

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

2026-05-11

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

2026-05-11

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

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Be careful of condensation (Ketsuro) causing mold in house | Guide to living in Japan

2024-11-13

Tokyo and most other cities in Japan have high humidity, which causes to promote mold growth. The mold can grow not only during the rainy ...

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What to know about rental car parking spaces in Japan | Guide to living in Tokyo

2024-10-15

Securing a parking space is the priority when purchasing a car. Having a car storage place is actually an essential requirement in the terms o...

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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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Using Home Appliances Brought to Japan | Guide to Living in Japan

2024-06-19

When relocating to Japan, you want to bring your home appliances or purchase them in your home country if they are more affordable. H...

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Ten Selective Outlet Shopping Malls Around Tokyo | Guide to Living/Travel in Tokyo

2024-05-15

Where do we go shopping to get high-end brand products at affordable prices? Outlet shopping malls! The greater Tokyo area has ma...