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If you are planning to move to Japan in the near future, you may be wondering what kind of visa you need to rent an apartment. Read on to...

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The Tokyo area has had some big tremblers over the past couple of weeks, so it is a good time to review disaster preparedness. Whether yo...

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It may come to you as a surprise that your new apartment in Tokyo does not come furnished. Unless you rent a furnished apartment, Japanes...

So you’re a working professional, and you’ve realized that Japan is a country that you’d like to live and work in. Or maybe you’re just o...

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Are you loving your Tokyo life, living in the big city? (We hope so!! But if getting a new apartment would improve your life- we can help...

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Minami Aoyama is a luxurious town situated right behind the glitzy Omotesando, and connecting to the urban district of Roppongi. Take a s...

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One of the beautiful things about living in Japan is getting to experience all four seasons. Cherry blossoms in Spring, exciting festival...

You’ve come to Japan and have been enjoying your Japanese life. Love eating all the fresh Sushi, Ramen, Yakitori, and Katsudons you can f...

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There is no doubt that Tokyo is a marvel of Japan, a technological gem of the world and a mesmerizing city full of colorful lights. Howev...

When moving apartment in Japan, make sure your important mail follows you to your new address. You can do this by setting up mail redirec...

The final inspection and cleaning fee can be an additional stress for foreign residents when moving out of an apartment in Japan. In some...

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