House
JoynTokyo Guide
Top House Guides
Best Cities to Live in Japan: Most Livable Cities for Foreign Residents
Japan is home to hundreds of cities, some enormous, some small, but each with unique qualities that will appeal to…
Japan’s Trash System: A Complete Guide for Newcomers
Understanding the ins and outs of Japan’s trash and recycling system can feel daunting for newcomers. Japan’s emphasis on sustainability,…
Buying a House in Japan: A Foreigner’s Roadmap to Homeownership
Buying real estate in Japan is surprisingly straightforward for non-citizens: there are almost no nationality-based restrictions, and the purchase flow…
All House Guides
What is Key Money? Costs, Legality and How To Avoid It
Key money, known in Japanese as reikin (礼金), is a nonrefundable payment a tenant often pays to a landlord when…
Akiya: Understanding Japan’s Empty Homes
Akiya are abandoned or vacant homes across Japan, often in rural towns and villages. Japan has millions of these properties…