{"id":50051,"date":"2025-10-10T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/?p=50051"},"modified":"2025-12-25T22:01:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T13:01:24","slug":"living-alone-in-japan-costs-safety-lifestyle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/resource-hubs\/living-alone-in-japan-costs-safety-lifestyle\/","title":{"rendered":"Living Alone in Japan: Costs, Safety &amp; Lifestyle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Living alone in Japan can be exciting, but it also comes with a variety of challenges. There are many things you&#8217;ll need to know before starting to live alone, such as managing living expenses, safety measures, daily habits, and adapting to a new environment. In this article, we&#8217;ll introduce practical tips and tricks in easy-to-understand categories to help make your solo living more comfortable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/en\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_campaign=2022&amp;utm_content=2025-10-24-native-link-1x1-livingalonehub-enhp-readers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Village House<\/a>, we offer over 1,000 affordable apartments across Japan, with rent starting from just \u00a520,000 per month! If you\u2019re considering living on your own, be sure to check out our website!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ol><li><a href=\"#1-daily-life-habits\">Daily Life &amp; Habits\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-cost-of-living-budgeting\">Cost of Living &amp; Budgeting\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-safety-security\">Safety &amp; Security\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-lifestyle-location\">Lifestyle &amp; Location\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-living-situations\">Living Situations\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-daily-life-habits\"><strong>1. Daily Life &amp; Habits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"routines-well-being\"><strong>Routines &amp; Well-Being<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Living alone can bring unexpected challenges, such as disrupted daily routines, physical or mental health issues, and stress from being in a confined space. In this section, we&#8217;ve compiled simple routines and easy self-care practices that can help you maintain balance and stay comfortable both physically and mentally, even in a compact living environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vh-infohub-list\" style=\"max-width:650px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/daily-routines-that-help-you-stay-grounded-when-living-alone-in-japan\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1090\" height=\"727\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/daily-routines.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/daily-routines.jpg 1090w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/daily-routines-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/daily-routines-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/daily-routines-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1090px) 100vw, 1090px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/daily-routines-that-help-you-stay-grounded-when-living-alone-in-japan\/\">Daily Routines That Help You Stay Grounded When Living Alone in Japan<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/daily-routines-that-help-you-stay-grounded-when-living-alone-in-japan\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/easy-self-care-tips-for-people-living-alone-in-japan\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/self-care-tips.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/self-care-tips.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/self-care-tips-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/self-care-tips-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/self-care-tips-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/easy-self-care-tips-for-people-living-alone-in-japan\/\">Easy Self-Care Tips for People Living Alone in Japan<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/easy-self-care-tips-for-people-living-alone-in-japan\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/staying-sane-while-working-from-home-in-a-small-apartment\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/00-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/00-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/00-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/00-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/staying-sane-while-working-from-home-in-a-small-apartment\/\">Staying Sane While Working From Home in a Small Apartment<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/staying-sane-while-working-from-home-in-a-small-apartment\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"housework-cleaning-basics\"><strong>Housework &amp; Cleaning Basics<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Housework and cleaning habits are essential to maintaining a comfortable daily life. Putting off cleaning can lead to issues such as mold growth or pollen buildup, which can affect your health negatively. In this section, we&#8217;ve compiled simple maintenance methods for washing machines and air conditioners, along with practical ways to keep your home clean.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vh-infohub-list\" style=\"max-width:650px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/how-to-handle-trash-recycling-in-japan-sorting-schedules-apartment-etiquette\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sorting-Trash.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sorting-Trash.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sorting-Trash-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sorting-Trash-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sorting-Trash-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/how-to-handle-trash-recycling-in-japan-sorting-schedules-apartment-etiquette\/\">How to Handle Trash &amp; Recycling in Japan: Sorting, Schedules &amp; Apartment Etiquette<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/how-to-handle-trash-recycling-in-japan-sorting-schedules-apartment-etiquette\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/adulting-101-deep-cleaning-your-washing-machine\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_1218307892-1-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_1218307892-1-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_1218307892-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_1218307892-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_1218307892-1-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/adulting-101-deep-cleaning-your-washing-machine\/\">Adulting 101: Deep Cleaning Your Washing Machine\u00a0<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/adulting-101-deep-cleaning-your-washing-machine\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/tips-for-keeping-a-clean-apartment-in-japan\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image.png 640w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image-348x229.png 348w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/tips-for-keeping-a-clean-apartment-in-japan\/\">Tips for Keeping a Clean Apartment in Japan<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/tips-for-keeping-a-clean-apartment-in-japan\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/how-to-clean-your-air-conditioner\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cleaning-product-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cleaning-product.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cleaning-product-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cleaning-product-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cleaning-product-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cleaning-product-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/how-to-clean-your-air-conditioner\/\">How to Clean Your Air Conditioner<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/how-to-clean-your-air-conditioner\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/6-ways-to-avoid-mold-growth-in-your-apartment\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/what-causes-mold-to-grow-1080x675-1.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/what-causes-mold-to-grow-1080x675-1.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/what-causes-mold-to-grow-1080x675-1-300x188.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/what-causes-mold-to-grow-1080x675-1-1024x640.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/what-causes-mold-to-grow-1080x675-1-768x480.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/6-ways-to-avoid-mold-growth-in-your-apartment\/\">6 Ways to Avoid Mold Growth in Your Apartment<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/6-ways-to-avoid-mold-growth-in-your-apartment\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/how-to-keep-your-home-pollen-free\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8606\" height=\"5737\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_1106878892.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_1106878892.jpeg 8606w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_1106878892-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_1106878892-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_1106878892-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 8606px) 100vw, 8606px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/how-to-keep-your-home-pollen-free\/\">How to Keep Your Home Pollen-Free\u00a0<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/how-to-keep-your-home-pollen-free\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-cost-of-living-budgeting\"><strong>2. Cost of Living &amp; Budgeting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"living-expenses-actual-costs\"><strong>Living Expenses &amp; Actual Costs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you start living on your own, you\u2019ll need to cover various expenses such as rent, utilities, food, and daily necessities. In this section, we\u2019ve gathered practical tips and insights on how to live on a limited budget, the average living costs for students living alone, as well as some tips on saving money.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vh-infohub-list\" style=\"max-width:650px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/is-living-alone-on-a-monthly-income-of-120000-yen-possible-estimated-living-expenses-and-tips-for-saving-money\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"567\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-56.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-56.png 567w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-56-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/is-living-alone-on-a-monthly-income-of-120000-yen-possible-estimated-living-expenses-and-tips-for-saving-money\/\">Can You Live Alone in Japan on a Monthly Income of 120,000 Yen? Expenses and Money-Saving Tips<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/is-living-alone-on-a-monthly-income-of-120000-yen-possible-estimated-living-expenses-and-tips-for-saving-money\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/living-costs-for-college-students-living-alone-tips-for-saving-money\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_428913399-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_428913399-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_428913399-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_428913399-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_428913399-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/living-costs-for-college-students-living-alone-tips-for-saving-money\/\">Living Costs for College Students Living Alone: Tips for Saving Money!\u00a0<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/living-costs-for-college-students-living-alone-tips-for-saving-money\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"utilities-bills\"><strong>Utilities &amp; Bills<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second biggest expenses after rent are utility bills and public service fees. In this section, we&#8217;ve compiled practical ways to reduce your electricity bills while staying warm during winter, energy-saving measures you can try at home, and methods for cutting down on gas bills when living alone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vh-infohub-list\" style=\"max-width:650px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/9-practical-tips-to-save-on-your-electricity-bill-during-winter\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8256\" height=\"5504\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_1046796922.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_1046796922.jpeg 8256w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_1046796922-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_1046796922-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_1046796922-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 8256px) 100vw, 8256px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/9-practical-tips-to-save-on-your-electricity-bill-during-winter\/\">9 Practical Tips to Save On Your Electricity Bill During Winter<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/9-practical-tips-to-save-on-your-electricity-bill-during-winter\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/apartment-energy-saving-tips\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Energy-saving-solutions-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Energy-saving-solutions-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Energy-saving-solutions-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Energy-saving-solutions-768x477.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Energy-saving-solutions-1536x954.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/apartment-energy-saving-tips\/\">Apartment Energy Saving Tips<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/apartment-energy-saving-tips\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/average-gas-utility-bills-for-a-person-living-alone-tips-on-how-to-save\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1055\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image3-16.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image3-16.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image3-16-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image3-16-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image3-16-768x405.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/average-gas-utility-bills-for-a-person-living-alone-tips-on-how-to-save\/\">Average Gas Utility Bills for a Person Living Alone: Tips on How to Save!\u00a0<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/average-gas-utility-bills-for-a-person-living-alone-tips-on-how-to-save\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/how-to-save-money-on-big-household-appliances\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_259977748-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_259977748-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_259977748-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_259977748-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_259977748-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/how-to-save-money-on-big-household-appliances\/\">How to Save Money on Big Household Appliances<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/how-to-save-money-on-big-household-appliances\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"taxes-administrative-procedures\">Taxes &amp; Administrative Procedures<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While living in Japan, you may need to handle certain tax-related procedures on your own, depending on your income and work situation. This article introduces essential information on filing taxes and completing required administrative processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vh-infohub-list\" style=\"max-width:650px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/how-to-use-e-tax-to-file-your-tax-return-online-in-japan\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/e-tax-guide.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/e-tax-guide.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/e-tax-guide-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/e-tax-guide-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/e-tax-guide-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/how-to-use-e-tax-to-file-your-tax-return-online-in-japan\/\">How to Use e-Tax to File Your Tax Return Online in Japan<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/how-to-use-e-tax-to-file-your-tax-return-online-in-japan\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"food-groceries\"><strong>Food &amp; Groceries<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Relying too much on eating out or buying meals from convenience stores can quickly add up to your food expenses. On the other hand, cooking at home allows you to save money while maintaining a healthy diet. In this section, we\u2019ve compiled practical tips on how to keep your food budget under 20,000 yen, creative ways to cut down on food expenses, and useful insights into Japanese eating habits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vh-infohub-list\" style=\"max-width:650px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/does-cooking-at-home-actually-help-save-you-money-when-you-live-alone-top-5-tips-on-how-to-succeed\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1331\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image5-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image5-3.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image5-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image5-3-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image5-3-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/does-cooking-at-home-actually-help-save-you-money-when-you-live-alone-top-5-tips-on-how-to-succeed\/\">Does Cooking at Home Save Money When Living Alone? 5 Tips to Make It Work<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/does-cooking-at-home-actually-help-save-you-money-when-you-live-alone-top-5-tips-on-how-to-succeed\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/top-5-tips-on-how-you-can-keep-your-monthly-expenses-on-food-as-low-as-20000\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image5.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image5.png 1999w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image5-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image5-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image5-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/top-5-tips-on-how-you-can-keep-your-monthly-expenses-on-food-as-low-as-20000\/\">Top 5 Tips on How You Can Keep Your Monthly Expenses on Food As Low As \u00a520,000!\u00a0<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/top-5-tips-on-how-you-can-keep-your-monthly-expenses-on-food-as-low-as-20000\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/tips-on-how-to-save-money-on-groceries\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1710\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/thumbnail-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/thumbnail-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/thumbnail-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/thumbnail-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/thumbnail-768x513.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/tips-on-how-to-save-money-on-groceries\/\">Tips on How to Save Money on Groceries<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/tips-on-how-to-save-money-on-groceries\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/your-new-diet-in-japan\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"779\" height=\"974\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/0-11.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/0-11.png 779w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/0-11-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/0-11-768x960.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/your-new-diet-in-japan\/\">Your New Diet in Japan<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/your-new-diet-in-japan\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/en\/?utm_source=vhblog&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_campaign=2020&amp;utm_content=2019-12-16-static-property-768x300-v1-enhp-sitevisitors\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/768x300-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1862\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/768x300-EN.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/768x300-EN-300x117.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-safety-security\"><strong>3. Safety &amp; Security<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-women-living-alone\"><strong>For Women Living Alone<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For women living alone, paying attention to safety and security is extremely important. If you are not careful when choosing a property or in your daily life, you may get caught up in unexpected problems. In this section, we have compiled points to keep in mind when looking for a property as a woman living alone, along with practical security measures and useful information on how to avoid common safety risks that women may face.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vh-infohub-list\" style=\"max-width:650px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/moving-tips\/living-alone-as-a-woman-top-5-things-to-pay-attention-to-when-choosing-an-apartment\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image3-15.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image3-15.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image3-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image3-15-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image3-15-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/moving-tips\/living-alone-as-a-woman-top-5-things-to-pay-attention-to-when-choosing-an-apartment\/\">Living Alone As A Woman \u2013 Top 5 Things To Pay Attention To When Choosing An Apartment\u00a0<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/moving-tips\/living-alone-as-a-woman-top-5-things-to-pay-attention-to-when-choosing-an-apartment\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/how-can-women-living-alone-stay-safe-introducing-tips-for-choosing-a-property-and-security-measures\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1298\" height=\"866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image3.jpg 1298w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1298px) 100vw, 1298px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/how-can-women-living-alone-stay-safe-introducing-tips-for-choosing-a-property-and-security-measures\/\">How Women Living Alone in Japan Can Stay Safe: Property Tips and Security Measures<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/how-can-women-living-alone-stay-safe-introducing-tips-for-choosing-a-property-and-security-measures\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"noise-neighbors\"><strong>Noise &amp; Neighbors<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In apartment buildings, noise from upstairs neighbors and relationships with neighbors can become sources of stress. However, it is possible to prevent these kinds of issues by taking precautions and strategic planning in advance. In this section, we\u2019ve gathered useful information on noise control measures and some key points to consider when choosing a property.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vh-infohub-list\" style=\"max-width:650px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/five-ways-to-deal-with-noise-from-your-neighbors-upstairs\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image5-16.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image5-16.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image5-16-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/five-ways-to-deal-with-noise-from-your-neighbors-upstairs\/\">Five Ways to Deal with Noise from Your Neighbors Upstairs\u3000\u00a0<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/five-ways-to-deal-with-noise-from-your-neighbors-upstairs\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/getting-some-peace-and-quiet-how-to-reduce-street-noise-in-your-apartment-and-more\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_505118514-1-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_505118514-1-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_505118514-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_505118514-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AdobeStock_505118514-1-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/getting-some-peace-and-quiet-how-to-reduce-street-noise-in-your-apartment-and-more\/\">Getting Some Peace and Quiet: How to Reduce Street Noise in Your Apartment and More!\u00a0<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/getting-some-peace-and-quiet-how-to-reduce-street-noise-in-your-apartment-and-more\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/what-your-neighbors-want-to-say\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/colton-jones-_p8URGduyEg-unsplash-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/colton-jones-_p8URGduyEg-unsplash-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/colton-jones-_p8URGduyEg-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/colton-jones-_p8URGduyEg-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/what-your-neighbors-want-to-say\/\">What Your Neighbors Want to Say but Won\u2019t<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/what-your-neighbors-want-to-say\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"disaster-preparedness-safety-measures\"><strong>Disaster Preparedness &amp; Safety Measures<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being aware of disaster prevention and preparedness in advance is key to staying safe and secure when it comes to natural disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons. In this section, we\u2019ve compiled essential information on emergency response measures, earthquake safety measures, and how to prepare emergency food supplies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vh-infohub-list\" style=\"max-width:650px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/what-to-do-in-case-of-emergency\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/oleg-laptev-QRKJwE6yfJo-unsplash.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/oleg-laptev-QRKJwE6yfJo-unsplash.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/oleg-laptev-QRKJwE6yfJo-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/oleg-laptev-QRKJwE6yfJo-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/what-to-do-in-case-of-emergency\/\">What to do in Case of Emergency Regarding Your Apartment<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/what-to-do-in-case-of-emergency\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/local-area-guides\/be-prepared-for-the-worst-typhoon-season-in-kyushu\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Thumbnail-11-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Thumbnail-11-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Thumbnail-11-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Thumbnail-11-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Thumbnail-11-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Thumbnail-11-348x229.jpg 348w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/local-area-guides\/be-prepared-for-the-worst-typhoon-season-in-kyushu\/\">Be Prepared For The Worst &#8211; Typhoon Season In Kyushu<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/local-area-guides\/be-prepared-for-the-worst-typhoon-season-in-kyushu\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/emergency-food-essentials\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Thumbnail-2-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Thumbnail-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Thumbnail-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Thumbnail-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Thumbnail-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/emergency-food-essentials\/\">Emergency Food Essentials<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/emergency-food-essentials\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/local-area-guides\/emergency-places-to-stay\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"453\" height=\"255\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/0-3.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/0-3.png 453w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/0-3-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/local-area-guides\/emergency-places-to-stay\/\">Emergency Places to Stay<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/local-area-guides\/emergency-places-to-stay\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/earthquake-proofing-your-apartment\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"597\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/thumbnail-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/thumbnail-4.jpg 597w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/thumbnail-4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/earthquake-proofing-your-apartment\/\">Earthquake Proofing Your Apartment<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/earthquake-proofing-your-apartment\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"health-personal-emergencies\">Health &amp; Personal Emergencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you live alone, unexpected health issues can sometimes be difficult to manage. This article explains what to do when you are sick and how to get help when necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vh-infohub-list\" style=\"max-width:650px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/what-to-do-when-you-get-sick-while-living-alone-in-japan\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sick-while-living-alone.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sick-while-living-alone.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sick-while-living-alone-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sick-while-living-alone-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sick-while-living-alone-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/what-to-do-when-you-get-sick-while-living-alone-in-japan\/\">What to Do When You Get Sick While Living Alone in Japan<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/what-to-do-when-you-get-sick-while-living-alone-in-japan\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-lifestyle-location\"><strong>4. Lifestyle &amp; Location<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"living-commuting-convenience\"><strong>Living &amp; Commuting Convenience<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When choosing an apartment for living alone, commuting access and daily convenience are also important points to consider. In the following articles, we explain the benefits of living within walking distance to essential places, as well as the pros and cons of long-distance commuting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vh-infohub-list\" style=\"max-width:650px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/moving-tips\/is-a-20-minute-walk-to-the-station-too-far-find-out-if-an-apartment-at-a-farther-walking-distance-is-the-right-choice-for-you\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1331\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image5-21.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image5-21.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image5-21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image5-21-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image5-21-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/moving-tips\/is-a-20-minute-walk-to-the-station-too-far-find-out-if-an-apartment-at-a-farther-walking-distance-is-the-right-choice-for-you\/\">Is a 20-Minute Walk Too Far? Choosing an Apartment Within Walking Distance to the Station<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/moving-tips\/is-a-20-minute-walk-to-the-station-too-far-find-out-if-an-apartment-at-a-farther-walking-distance-is-the-right-choice-for-you\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/moving-tips\/does-it-make-sense-to-move-somewhere-far-from-your-work-pros-and-cons-of-a-long-commute\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_230936590-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_230936590-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_230936590-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_230936590-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_230936590-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/moving-tips\/does-it-make-sense-to-move-somewhere-far-from-your-work-pros-and-cons-of-a-long-commute\/\">Does it Make Sense to Move Somewhere Far From Your Work? Pros and Cons of a Long Commute\u00a0<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/moving-tips\/does-it-make-sense-to-move-somewhere-far-from-your-work-pros-and-cons-of-a-long-commute\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"urban-vs-rural-living\"><strong>Urban vs. Rural Living<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commuting convenience, shopping accessibility, natural surroundings, and cost of living can vary greatly depending on where you live. In this section, we\u2019ve compiled useful information on things to be aware of when moving to rural areas, the appeal of living in the countryside, comparisons between life in the city and the countryside, and regions with a lower cost of living.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vh-infohub-list\" style=\"max-width:650px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/is-the-countryside-life-right-for-you-the-pros-and-cons-of-japanese-rural-living\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/countryside-life.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/countryside-life.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/countryside-life-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/countryside-life-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/countryside-life-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/is-the-countryside-life-right-for-you-the-pros-and-cons-of-japanese-rural-living\/\">Is the Countryside Life Right for You? The Pros and Cons of Japanese Rural Living\u00a0<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/is-the-countryside-life-right-for-you-the-pros-and-cons-of-japanese-rural-living\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/6-unexpected-benefits-of-living-in-japan-countryside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"671\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gardens_of_japan.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gardens_of_japan.jpg 671w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gardens_of_japan-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 671px) 100vw, 671px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/6-unexpected-benefits-of-living-in-japan-countryside\/\">6 Unexpected Benefits of Living in Japan Countryside<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/6-unexpected-benefits-of-living-in-japan-countryside\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/local-area-guides\/the-cheapest-prefectures-to-live-in-japan\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cheapest-Prefectures.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cheapest-Prefectures.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cheapest-Prefectures-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cheapest-Prefectures-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cheapest-Prefectures-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/local-area-guides\/the-cheapest-prefectures-to-live-in-japan\/\">The Cheapest Prefectures to Live in Japan\u00a0<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/local-area-guides\/the-cheapest-prefectures-to-live-in-japan\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/living-in-the-countryside-vs-the-city\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"943\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/0-3.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/0-3.png 943w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/0-3-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/0-3-768x431.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/living-in-the-countryside-vs-the-city\/\">Living in the Countryside vs the City<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/living-in-the-countryside-vs-the-city\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"housing-ownership\"><strong>Housing Ownership<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When choosing a place to live, your lifestyle will change depending on whether you rent or buy a house. Each option has its own advantages and considerations, so it\u2019s important to make a decision that suits your lifestyle and future plans. In this section, we\u2019ve compiled useful information about the housing situation in Japan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vh-infohub-list\" style=\"max-width:650px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/renting-in-japan-benefits-of-chintai-vs-bunjou\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/thumbnail-1-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/thumbnail-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/thumbnail-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/thumbnail-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/thumbnail-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/thumbnail-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/thumbnail-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/renting-in-japan-benefits-of-chintai-vs-bunjou\/\">Renting in Japan: Benefits of Chintai vs. Bunjou<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/renting-in-japan-benefits-of-chintai-vs-bunjou\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/moving-tips\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-buying-your-own-home-in-japan\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-3.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-3.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-3-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-3-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-3-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/moving-tips\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-buying-your-own-home-in-japan\/\">Everything You Need To Know About Buying Your Own Home In Japan\u00a0<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/moving-tips\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-buying-your-own-home-in-japan\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/en\/?utm_source=vhblog&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_campaign=2020&amp;utm_content=2019-12-16-static-property-768x300-v1-enhp-sitevisitors\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/768x300-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1862\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/768x300-EN.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/768x300-EN-300x117.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-living-situations\"><strong>5. Living Situations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-single-parents\"><strong>For Single Parents<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following article explains the average cost of living and public support programs for single mothers, providing useful information to help you live safely and comfortably with your child.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vh-infohub-list\" style=\"max-width:650px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/how-much-does-a-single-mother-need-for-living-expenses-details-of-the-average-cost-of-living-and-public-programs\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image3.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image3.png 1999w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image3-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image3-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/how-much-does-a-single-mother-need-for-living-expenses-details-of-the-average-cost-of-living-and-public-programs\/\">Living Expenses for Single Mothers in Japan: Average Costs and Available Support Programs<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/how-much-does-a-single-mother-need-for-living-expenses-details-of-the-average-cost-of-living-and-public-programs\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-young-renters-living-alone\"><strong>For Young Renters Living Alone<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you start living on your own, you may feel a sense of freedom along with anxiety and challenges in your daily life at the same time. In this section, we\u2019ve gathered useful information for university students and those moving away from their parents to live alone for the first time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vh-infohub-list\" style=\"max-width:650px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/living-alone-as-a-college-student-the-most-common-problems-and-how-to-deal-with-them\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image5-8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image5-8.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image5-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image5-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image5-8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/living-alone-as-a-college-student-the-most-common-problems-and-how-to-deal-with-them\/\">Living Alone as a College Student &#8211; The Most Common Problems and How to Deal with Them\u00a0<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/living-alone-as-a-college-student-the-most-common-problems-and-how-to-deal-with-them\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/when-it-is-time-to-move-out-of-your-parents-home\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image3.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image3-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/when-it-is-time-to-move-out-of-your-parents-home\/\">When It Is Time To Move Out Of Your Parents\u2019 Home?\u00a0<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/when-it-is-time-to-move-out-of-your-parents-home\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-those-starting-a-new-chapter-in-life\"><strong>For Those Starting a New Chapter in Life<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting a new chapter in life often comes with both excitement and anxiety. There are many unfamiliar situations that can make you feel overwhelmed, such as the moving procedures, paperwork, and adapting to a new environment. In the following articles, we explain common challenges people face when starting a new chapter in life, ways to solve them, as well as the necessary procedures and precautions to keep in mind for moving after a divorce.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vh-infohub-list\" style=\"max-width:650px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/shinseikatsu-5-common-worries-people-have-when-starting-their-new-life-and-how-to-deal-with-them\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-16.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-16.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-16-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-16-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-16-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/shinseikatsu-5-common-worries-people-have-when-starting-their-new-life-and-how-to-deal-with-them\/\">Shinseikatsu in Japan: 5 Common Worries When Starting a New Life and How to Handle Them<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/shinseikatsu-5-common-worries-people-have-when-starting-their-new-life-and-how-to-deal-with-them\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/moving-tips\/life-after-divorce-moving-out-and-moving-on\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"7888\" height=\"5261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_382162486-1.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_382162486-1.jpeg 7888w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_382162486-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_382162486-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_382162486-1-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 7888px) 100vw, 7888px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/moving-tips\/life-after-divorce-moving-out-and-moving-on\/\">Life After Divorce: Moving Out and Moving On<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/moving-tips\/life-after-divorce-moving-out-and-moving-on\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-resources\">Explore Our Resource Hubs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you preparing for a different stage of your housing journey? You may find the following resources helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vh-infohub-list\" style=\"max-width:650px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/resource-hubs\/apartment-hunting-in-japan-rental-basics-guides\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Apartment-Hunting-Hub.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Apartment-Hunting-Hub.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Apartment-Hunting-Hub-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Apartment-Hunting-Hub-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Apartment-Hunting-Hub-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/resource-hubs\/apartment-hunting-in-japan-rental-basics-guides\/\">Apartment Hunting in Japan: Rental Basics &amp; Guides<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/resource-hubs\/apartment-hunting-in-japan-rental-basics-guides\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><div style=\"--gap:12px;\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--gap);\"><div style=\"flex:0 0 25%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/resource-hubs\/moving-in-japan-checklists-preparation\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1462\" height=\"975\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Moving-Hub.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Moving-Hub.png 1462w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Moving-Hub-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Moving-Hub-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Moving-Hub-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1462px) 100vw, 1462px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 auto; padding-right:var(--gap);\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/resource-hubs\/moving-in-japan-checklists-preparation\/\">Moving in Japan: Checklists &amp; Preparation<\/a><\/p><div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\"><div class=\"theme_button prk_tiny\" style=\"float:none; margin:0;\"><a class=\"shout_anchor\" data-color=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/blog\/en\/resource-hubs\/moving-in-japan-checklists-preparation\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simple_line\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Living alone in Japan can be exciting, but it also comes with a variety of challenges. 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