housing
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“Akiya”, the Phenomenon of Vacant Japanese Houses
The phenomenon of akiya (空き家), Japan's vacant houses, started in the late fifties and has been under
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The Japanese Fish Grill: The Secret to the Japanese Kitchen
In a Japanese kitchen, often there is a built-in fish grill oven right under the gas cooker. Almost
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Housing Discrimination in Japan: Should I Hide That I’m Foreign?
How can foreigners find housing in Japan? This week, we answer this question! For more questions on
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Satisfied with Your Current Living Situation in Japan?
Moving to another country is quite stressful. You have a limited time to research, a fixed budget, l
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Move Out of Your House? Moving Out Procedures in Japan
Are you planning to move out of your current rented house in Japan? Check out this article for the s
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BORDERLESS HOUSE the Multicultural Share Community in Japan
BORDERLESS HOUSE is a share house community that strives to create a multicultural environment in Ja
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10 Unique Features of Japanese Homes
Japan is known both for its traditional culture and modern technology, and there’s no better place t
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Apartments for Rent in Japan! 40% of Foreigners Experience Rejection.
Looking for Apartments for Rent in Japan? How to Rent as a Foreigner Have you ever been rejected fr
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Free! Ask Anything Consultation Event For Foreigners in Japan!
Living in a country different from the one you grew up in has its merits and problems. Life in J
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Looking for an Apartment in Tokyo? Check Out These Listings!
Finding a place to live in Japan can be daunting. Navigating the language and housing
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Japan, Garbage, Recycling, Disposal and You
Japan has one of the worst recycling rates of any developed country in the world at 19% according to
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Japanese Addresses: Key Facts to Read, Write and Understand
Looking at an address (Jūsho, 住所) and instinctively understanding the location it is representing is
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IKEA: How to Make the Most Out of Your Small Flat in Japan
How comfortable do you feel at your home in Japan? If you’re living in Japan temporari
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Real Estate: Japan’s Predicted Real Estate Industry
Forecast of Japan's Real Estate Industry in the Future There is a high poss
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Identifying Homes in Japan With Family Names Vs. The Rest of the World
If you've ever visited a Japanese house, you may have noticed a nameplate on or near the front d
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The Japanese Real Estate Market for Foreigners
The Advantages of single-unit Japanese Real Estate for Foreigners It is possibl