The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Rules for a Comfortable Share House Life in Japan Starting a new life in Japan, especially living in a Share House, is incredibly appealing for cultural exchange and cost-saving. However, many international...

Dramas: Human Relationships Woven Through Communal Living TV Dramas & Reality Shows TERRACE HOUSE This reality show was the definitive catalyst for the Share House boom in modern Japan. As the famous narration goes, "Six strangers are pr...

The Rising Status of Share Houses in Japan’s Housing Market There was a time when Share Houses in Japan were viewed as little more than glorified "cheap hostels" for backpackers and youth in transition. Today, however, that concept has e...

Once you’ve found a promising property online, the next crucial step is the viewing. In Japan, a share house can be heaven or hell depending on the management company’s capabilities. In this article, I will provide an in-depth guide from...

One of the biggest hurdles to starting a new life in Tokyo is the "housing hunt." For those coming from abroad, Japanese rental customs can be incredibly complex, and finding "foreigner-friendly" properties is often easier said than done...

For many dreaming of a new life in Japan, the biggest source of anxiety is often "the language barrier." You might be wondering: "If I can’t speak a word of Japanese, will I end up isolated in a share house community?" or "Will I cause t...

In Japan, it’s common knowledge that "moving is expensive." For foreign residents in particular, quotes from Japanese moving companies can sometimes equal several months' rent, leading to "eye-popping" prices that are frankly shocking. H...

Hi there, I’m Miyuki! I’m a specialist share house blogger with over 10 years of experience living in share houses in Japan, having lived under the same roof with over 500 people, both international and Japanese. Let me ask you something...

Are you excited to start your life in Japan? Let's say you find a lovely apartment in your favorite area for per month. You might think, “That's cheap!” But the moment you go to the real estate agency and see the estimate, you'll be shoc...