Housing

Residence Types in Japan

Residence Types in Japan

Introduction There are a lot of different types of houses in Japan.  Unique Japanese Style In English, all housing complexes are called "apartments," but, in Japan, we call housing complexes “mansion” and “apartment”, even though “mansion” means “a very large and...

How to Rent a House in Japan

How to Rent a House in Japan

One of the most difficult aspects of starting a new life in Japan is finding a new house to live in. The Japanese real estate industry, in particular, is complicated and often requires involvement with a number of people and organizations until you successfully live in a new place.