Living
Garbage and recycling rules in Japan: sorting, days and bulky items
Garbage rules in Japan for foreigners: rules differ by city, put sorted waste out by 8 a.m., book items over 30 cm, and send TVs and fridges to retailers.
Living
Renting an apartment without a Japanese guarantor, choosing a guarantor company (保証会社), renters' fire insurance (火災保険) and what a mortgage looks like when you don't have permanent residency.