Everyday tips
Everyday Tips provides practical advice to make daily life easier in Japan. From finding lost items and disposing of oversized garbage to selling used goods, using convenience store services, and tackling pest problems, this section is packed with helpful information for smoother living.
How to Clean Japanese Gas Stove Burners and Grates
Gas burner grates, often difficult to clean, tend to get neglected. Have you ever noticed grime caked on them and struggled to remove it? In this article, we will introduce cleaning methods tailored to the level of dirtiness, taking inspiration from Japanese cleaning practices, and share tips to keep them clean. Use this as a reference for your cleaning efforts.
12 Time-Saving Hacks for Household Chores!
Discover efficient tips to simplify household chores using existing tools and tweaks. Incorporate these into your routine to save time. While juggling work, childcare, and chores can be draining, neglecting them isn't an option. Learn to manage tasks effectively for a more relaxed lifestyle.
Japanese Toilet Cleaning Tips: Effective Methods for a Spotless Washlet (1)
Do you know how to clean a Japanese electric bidet toilet (Washlet)? We introduce expert tips on effective cleaning methods to keep your Washlet clean and important precautions to keep in mind.
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.
BOOKOFF: How to Sell Your Unwanted Items in Japan
BOOKOFF is the most famous second-hand shop with 800 locations in Japan. It offers not only second hand books, but also CDs, DVDs, cell phones, cameras, home appliances, musical instruments, clothes,…
How to Properly Dispose of Cooking Oil in Japan
Proper disposal of used cooking oil from home cooking, such as after making tempura or tonkatsu, is essential for both environmental and sanitary reasons. In this article, we will explain in detail th…
Convenience Store Services in Japan
In one sense, convenience stores or "konbini" (conbini), as they are known in Japan, are the same anywhere you go in the world. They sell inexpensive toiletries, prepared food items, and miscellaneous…
Laundry Symbols and Dry Cleaning Services in Japan
Most rental apartments (especially higher-end luxury condos) in Japan feature a washing machine however, dryers are not quite common in Japan. Many dry cleaners, fortunately, offer a comprehensive ran…
How to Read Recycling Symbols on Products in Japan
Taking care of garbage is an everyday part of life that we often do without thinking too much about it, but when living in a different country like Japan, it becomes necessary to learn a new system fo…
Japanese Dry Cleaning and English-Speaking Dry Cleaning Services in Tokyo
One of the biggest challenges many Westerners in Tokyo face is the difference in living footprint. Space is the most expensive commodity in Tokyo, and engineers are always looking for ways to maximize…
Quiet Living: Tackling Neighborhood Noise in Japan
Japanese cities, especially Tokyo, are some of the most densely populated areas in the world, with many apartment buildings and tightly packed residences. This is convenient for housing the large popu…
Sustainable Lifestyles in Edo and Japanese History
In Japan, there has long been a 'mottainai spirit' of taking good care of things, and in the Edo era, people in various professions recycled things to reuse them. Sustainability, which has been attrac…
How to Pay Utility Bills in Japan
Electricity, gas, and water are the basic utility services needed for everyday life. In Japan there are many convenient ways in which you can pay your utility bills. Here's some info on the rate structure and the payment methods available to those living in Japan.
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