This Month's Picks
No Key Money, No Deposit, No Agency Fee Apartments in Tokyo
In this month’s installment of the “no key money, no deposit, no agency fee apartment” series, we feature mid-range apartments in popular locations around Tokyo from Shinjuku to Asakusa. In Japan, agents consider the next few months, from around mid-October... More
Living in a Japanese Apartment
How to Clean Tatami Mats in a Japanese Apartment
In this chapter in the “how to live in a Japanese apartment” series we talk about how to clean tatami as part of your regular household cleaning and what to do if you have a problem with mold or mites... More
How to Live in a Japanese Apartment
Japanese Apartment Air Vents: How and Why to Use Them
In this series on “how to live in a Japanese apartment” we will explain some unique features found in Japanese apartments and how to use them in order to live comfortably in your home. Air Vents (Kankikou) Today’s chapter is... More
Home Tehcnology
Sony Will Resume Sales of Dog-Like Home Robots in Spring 2018
Sony Corporation has announced that it will start selling dog-like robots for home use in the spring of 2018. This would be the company’s first foray into the consumer robotics market since it announced in 2006 that it would discontinue... More
Testimonial on Affordable Moving in Tokyo
Moving in Japan Made Easy With the GaijinPot Moving Service
Moving in Japan can be costly and stressful. We started the GaijinPot Moving Service to make it easy. The GaijinPot Moving Service is a concierge moving service for foreigners in Japan. We will help you find a moving company Handle... More
GaijinPot Housing Service
Move in by October 31, 2017 and Get One Month’s Free Rent
Renting an apartment in Japan can be stressful. The GaijinPot Housing Service is designed to make it easy! When you rent your apartment through the GaijinPot Housing Service: Choose from 2,000+ properties. Properties pre-approved by landlords to be rented to... More
Building a Custom House in Japan
Building a House in Japan: Key Things to Know About
By Jeff Wynkoop There are a lot of options for those wanting to custom-build a house in Japan, and a lot of hurdles to overcome. In a previous article, we discussed how much it costs to build a house in... More