Housing tips
Japanese Mosquito Repellents and Medicine to Stop Itching
This page contains affiliate links. In Japan, you may encounter mosquitoes (Ka in Japanese) from Spring to Autumn. While the risk of contracting a mosquito-borne disease such as Japanese encephalitis…
Why Hiring a Housekeeper in Japan Might Be the Best Decision for Your Mental Health
The following article is contributed by Celestsitter. Feeling overwhelmed with daily life in Japan? You’re not alone. For many expats, adjusting to a new culture, language, and pace of life can add la…
Disposal of Oversized Garbage in Japan
As a resident of Japan, you're probably already familiar with the city’s detailed garbage and recycling systems. However, you might be less aware of how to properly dispose of large items like furnitu…
Best Ways to Store Emergency Bags in Japan
This article is contributed by Kurashinity In Japan, where earthquakes and other natural disasters are a part of life, having an emergency bag is essential. But just as important as what you pack is w…
Fighting Humidity and Mold During Japan’s Rainy Season
This page contains affiliate links. Summer in Japan can be an exciting time, full of bright summer festivals, fun beach trips, and shaved ice in myriad flavors. However, summer is also a time of high…
How to Get Rid of Cockroaches/Gokiburi in Japan
This page contains affiliate links. In Japan, you may find cockroaches in your home, especially in the summer season. Cockroaches will gather wherever there is food. They have survived for a long long…
5-Minute Daily Cleaning Tips to Keep Your Entryway Clean in Japan
This article is contributed by Kurashinity The entrance is often referred to as the "face of the house," making it an important area. When the entrance is being kept clean, it gives a positive energy…
How to Use Japanese Bathroom Control Panels – English Translations
Japanese bathrooms are known for their high-tech features, especially the control panels for baths and ventilation. But if you can't read Japanese, using these systems can feel overwhelming. This simp…
How to Translate Your Japanese Air Conditioner Remote Control
While most Japanese residences do not have central heating and air conditioning, they do typically come with at least one wall-mounted air conditioner installed in smaller apartments and multiple wall…
How to Use a Japanese Washing Machine
This page contains affiliate links. Japan’s future-tech society has created many solutions to keep a nation looking its best, but when you’re living in a foreign country, sometimes even the simplest t…
How to use Japanese High-Tech Toilets
This page contains affiliate links. Japan is known as a land of extremes, and even in modern-day urban Tokyo, you can find "washiki (Japanese-style, hole-in-the-ground)" toilets, and in extreme contr…
Sophisticated Living Room Ideas in Japan for a Luxurious Lifestyle
This article is contributed by Kurashinity Sophisticated hotels and model rooms have few superfluous objects and are relatively well organized. Many people may feel relaxed and comfortable because of…
10-Minute Daily Cleaning Tips for a Tidy Home in Japan
This article is contributed by Kurashinity Have you ever had the feeling of being refreshed when you visit a clean space such as a hotel or a shrine? Hotels and shrines are carefully cleaned and desi…
What is Mottainai? The Japanese Meanings and Expressions
The Japanese word "Mottainai" has been used in many countries around the world as a universal language. If you look up "mottainai" in a Japanese-English dictionary, you will find words like "waste" an…
English-Speaking Maid and Housekeeping Services Guide in Tokyo
This page contains affiliate links. Between overtime and post-work drinks, being a professional in Tokyo can leave you with precious little time to spare for other tasks like keeping your home in the…
How to Get Rid of Cockroaches/Gokiburi in Japan
Cockroaches in Japan can come in through not only from doorways and gaps, but also through drains, in cardboard boxes delivered, in the soil of houseplants, or in the outdoor units of air conditioners. Here is now to avoid and get rid of Japanese cockroaches.
Japanese Mosquito Repellents and Medicine to Stop Itching
A guide to Japanese mosquito repellents and medicine to stop itching. There are several excellent mosquito products on the market that you can use to repel and kill mosquitoes. Battery-powered repellent sprays, herbal mat, hanging strap, wrist mat, and more.
Fighting Humidity and Mold During Japan’s Rainy Season
The humidity and rain that make up Japan’s rainy season often result in mold and other problems in your home. Find out how to prevent and fight them.
Furniture for Expats in Japan – bringing, leasing or buying
When you renting a residence in Japan, typically, rental properties with long-term contracts do not come fully furnished with furniture and appliances. Here is a short guide to inform foreign expats of the different options available in Japan in when it comes to furnishing a home. The options we will cover include furnishing a home by purchasing, leasing, or bringing of furniture from one’s home country as well as what the benefits of each are based on one’s length of stay in Japan.
By PLAZA HOMES
Personalize Your Home: A Tokyo Furniture Buying Guide
If you’ve arrived in Tokyo without any furniture, no need to worry. Not only is it easy to find what you need, you’ll also be surprised by some of the design solutions available here. Whether you want purely functional items at a low price, or you’re hoping to discover something uniquely Japanese, Tokyo furniture stores have plenty to offer. Keep reading to find out the latest trends and best places to furnish your new place.
By PLAZA HOMES
