Whether you are a die-hard gym rat, a health enthusiast, or want to get in shape for an upcoming holiday, everyone's goal is to find a gym that best suits them for their Tokyo lifestyle. Working out and getting healthy are some of the best...
Living in a foreign country can be exciting with all the new adventures and cultural experiences. So you can continue living your new life adventure, it's best to know where to go, in case you fall ill or have an accident. Whether it is the...
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 with that! :-) ) The only downfall of living in the city, could be the lack of grocery stores,...
2023 Update: A more recent 2023 article on payment apps can be found here Have you been living in Tokyo for some time now and getting tired of walking around with loads of cash in your wallet? Soon to live in Tokyo and want to know what...
RTek [Apts.jp parent company] PRESS RELEASE June 10, 2020 IT focused real estate venture, RTek, has pledged to donate a portion of its leasing sales to Doctors Without Borders, to support COVID-19 emergency relief. RTek Inc. (President Ken Nagao) is now offering assistance to Doctors Without Borders*1, to support...
Japan had solely been a cash society for many years. Business workers would walk around daily with wads of cash in their wallets, which was unimaginable to the Western mind. Thankfully in the last few years, places where credit cards are accepted, have increased. It...
Modern life without the internet is like no life at all. :-) It's one of the things we recommend you set up, as soon as you pass your apartment screening. Setting up internet in Tokyo, can take anywhere from 2-4+ weeks, so this really...
From the backdoors of Harajuku that stretch to Shinjuku, is a town not familiar to many-- Sendagaya. Harajuku, Omotesando, and Shinjuku steal the popular spotlight, but what you may not know is that sandwiched in between them is Sendagaya, a place filled with charm! A laid back...
Minami Aoyama is a luxurious town situated right behind the glitzy Omotesando, and connecting to the urban district of Roppongi. Take a stroll along the streets of Minami Aoyama, and you will be mesmerized by world-renowned architectures, designer and boutique shops, classy bars, and rich...
Japanese Recycle Shops/Services and Recycle Concept Whether you are furniture shopping for your new apartment or trying to find places to donate/sell stuff, Japan has a variety of Second-Hand shops to choose from. -Or as Japan calls them, "Recycle Shops (リサイクルショップ)", since they were created to...