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A practical comparison of UR and municipal housing for foreign residents in Japan, covering eligibility, initial costs, income rules, application steps, lotteries, and local differences.

A practical guide for renters in Japan dealing with a blocked sink, shower, or washing-machine drain. Learn what you can safely check, when to call management, who may pay, and how to avoid costly repair trouble.

A practical guide for renters comparing city gas and LP gas in Japan, including bills, contracts, appliance compatibility, and the LP gas rules effective since April 2025.

A practical guide for foreign residents and families checking an apartment’s earthquake resistance before renting in Japan. Learn which dates, documents, structural records, and official hazard maps to review before signing.

A practical room-viewing and lease-check guide for foreign residents renting in Japan. Learn what to inspect, measure, test, document, and confirm before signing—and what to record again when you receive the keys.

A practical guide for foreign residents reviewing a rental renewal in Japan. Learn how lease type, fees, notice periods, rent negotiations, and regional practices affect your next step.

A practical guide for students, workers, and other foreign residents choosing between 1R and 1K apartments in Japan. Compare privacy, cooking, usable space, rent, and the details to inspect before signing.

A practical guide for foreign residents comparing rental homes in Japan. Learn what 1R, 1K, DK, LDK, S, UB, WIC, and other common listing abbreviations mean before booking a viewing.

A practical 2026 cost-of-living guide for foreigners in Japan, covering rent, food, transport, utilities, regional differences, and current electricity and gas bill support.

A practical guide for foreign students, workers, and long-term residents renting an apartment in Japan. Learn what key money means, how much to budget upfront, what to check in the contract, and how to avoid common move-out problems.