For those renting an apartment for the first time or those moving to Japan from overseas, procedures for renting an apartment …
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Moving in Japan is not simply about packing up your belongings and transporting them. There are several tasks to handle, including …
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Living alone in Japan can be exciting, but it also comes with a variety of challenges. There are many things you’ll …
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Whether you’re looking for studio soundproofing techniques or some simple tips on how to make a room soundproof, or even if you’d like to ma…
2022-05-16
From Hokkaido tulip flowers at Kamiyubetsu Tulip Park to Sakura Tulip Festa in Chiba to Tonami Tulip Park in Toyama and Huis Ten Bosch, Japa…
2022-05-09
Akita City is the capital of Akita Prefecture, on the north side of the Tohoku Region. A modern city filled with history, there are plenty o…
2022-05-05
The spring season in Japan is perhaps the most celebrated. With Golden Week on the horizon, delicious Japanese spring food, exciting spring …
2022-05-02
A mascot is born! Introducing our Village House mascot; Ville-Jiro-kun. Ville-Jiro-kun is a smart and friendly owl, here to help you find…
2022-04-28
Pet owners all over the world will know the struggle of finding pet friendly apartments. Finding apartments that allow pets can sometimes fe…
2022-04-25
Moving out of an apartment can be stressful. It is always going to take much longer than you expect and what you might think would be one da…
2022-04-21
What is Key Money? When renting a Japanese apartment, many foreigners are surprised at the number of fees that you have to pay before mov…
2022-04-18
Nagano prefecture is known as the ‘roof of Japan’, with endless mountain ranges, sometimes reaching heights of 3000 meters. There are so man…
2022-04-14
When looking for apartments in Japan, you’re likely to encounter some of these terms: 1K, 1DK, 1LDK, 2K, 2DK, 2LDK These terms might s…
2022-04-11
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