About Utility bills and payment The public utilities, water, electricity, and gas, are indispensable in daily living. The utilities in Tokyo are se...

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

Having musical instrument in Tokyo When you play a musical instrument, the piano or guitar at home, take care not to disturb your neighbors. Those ...

How to Drive in Japan !!  A motor vehicle is indeed convenient when you go for shopping and trips. As the use of a multilingual car navigation...

Knowing the location of emergency exits helps you take proper action when an unexpected event happens. In preparation for disaster, such as fire, y...

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

Even Toilets are Enjoyable in Japan Assuming that everything is going well for you in life health-wise, you will find yourself in a bathroom at ...

Things to know before renting an apartment| Rental Apartment Equipment and furniture Most rental apartments/houses in Japan are not furnished. Ten...

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

Where rail travel reflects a nation’s values Traveling by rail is a great way to see some of Japan’s commonly-held values in action such as cour...