Hachioji, Machida, Western Tokyo Cities: COVID Vaccination Ticket Schedule
As of June 3rd, the majority of the cities in the Tokyo western suburbs have not announced when they will be mailing out COVID-19 vaccination vouchers. Hachioji, Musashino, Kunitachi, and Hinode are scheduled to start sending voucher packets in June.... More
Tokyo 23 Wards COVID Vaccination Ticket and Schedule: For 16 to 64 Year Olds
[Article updated on June 3rd, 6:30am (JST)] About half of Tokyo’s 23 Wards will be sending out COVID-19 vaccination tickets within June for people between 16 and 64, and a handful of wards will also start vaccinating people in this... More
How to get rid of your things when you move out of your Japanese apartment
I recently moved out of the small 1K apartment I had been living in for over three years. Over the course of those three years I accumulated a lot of knick knacks and trash. And to be completely honest, I... More
How the resident foreigner population of Tokyo has changed in the past year
Not to overstate the obvious, a lot has changed in Japan in the past year. In this article we take a wide-angle look at how the foreign resident population of Tokyo has changed, based on population data compiled by the... More
How to prevent moisture and mold in your apartment during Japan’s rainy season
During Japan’s rainy season, moisture build up in your home can make life a bit uncomfortable and if left unchecked could lead to a much more serious problem, in the form of mold. Mold growth in your home is, of... More
Needy Families in Japan to Receive Up to ¥300,000 Support Money, as Pandemic Continues
The Japanese government plans to create a new subsidy system for households which have been financially affected by the ongoing COVID pandemic. As proposed by the Komeito Party, the government would provide a maximum of ¥300,000 ($2,760USD) per qualifying household,... More
3 Things to Know to Negotiate Lower Rent on an Apartment in Japan
In this article, we go over the key things you should know in order to have a chance at successfully negotiating your monthly rent in Japan. There are no guarantees, but these tips will give you a better idea of... More