Happy Valentine's Day!
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Today is Valentine's Day! What will you be doing today? One of my guests in Kyoto lives in a share house, and they're going to hand out...


- Feb 1
- 1 min
Are you looking for an apartment in Kyoto?
Here are some Japanese phrases to help you find an apartment in Japan! Real estate company – 不動産会社, fudousangaisha Real estate agent –...


- Jan 29
- 1 min
We've created a property information page!
Information on apartments for foreigners in Kyoto is now available! We're listing them, but there are many more! We also have apartments...


- Jan 18
- 1 min
What exactly is the key money for?
Key money is directly translated as "thank you money". It is money given by a tenant as an expression of gratitude for being able to rent...

- Jan 17
- 1 min
Meaning of Floor Plan Abbreviations
1K", "2DK", "3LDK"... and so on are examples of how to describe the floor plans of condominiums and single-family homes. The numbers...


- Jan 16
- 4 min
What you need to rent an apartment in Japan
This is what you need to rent an apartment in Japan. Sometimes, depending on the house, you don't even need the following! 1. large...
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- Jan 14
- 1 min
[Customer voice vol.1]
I just got a comment from a customer in Mexico! She had to find an apartment within 14 days of arriving in Japan, so we worked together...


- Jan 13
- 1 min
How to find an apartment in Japan?
Finding an apartment in Japan can be difficult at first, especially if you are a foreigner. Some apartments do not accept foreigners, and...

- Jan 12
- 1 min
Super close to ISI language school!
Hello! I have an apartment for you in the Enmachi area! This apartment is close to Ritsumeikan University and ISI language school. Free...


- Jan 10
- 1 min
To all of you who want to live near Kyoto University!
Lots of apartments around Kyoto University Yoshida Campus! At MINASAN, we also have an international exchange share house, so we can show...


- Jan 9
- 1 min
Today is 成人式(seijinshiki) in Japan!
Have you ever heard 成人式(seijinshiki) before? It means a coming of age ceremony in Japan. Seijin no Hi (Coming of Age Day) in Japan is a...


- Jan 8
- 1 min
Japanese language schools in Kyoto
Would you like to live in Kyoto? This time we'd like to introduce you to a Japanese language school in Kyoto! 1.Kyoto International...


- Jan 6
- 1 min
We had our Osechi meal!
Do you know what Osechi is? Osechi is Japanese traditional food for the new year celebration. On January 1, I will be with my family for...


- Jan 5
- 1 min
If you're thinking of moving in in March or April, you should start looking for a room now!
March and April are the months when schools and companies begin. People already start looking for rooms at this time of year! The best...


- Jan 4
- 1 min
Happy new year!
Happy New Year! What did you do on New Year's Eve? I counted down at a nightclub in Osaka and went to Hatsumode! Hatsumode means "New...


- Dec 29, 2022
- 1 min
What is "仕事納め Shigotoosame"?
Shigotoosame(仕事納め)means last business day of the year. In Japan, December 28 or 29 is usually the last day of work. Here are some example...

- Dec 27, 2022
- 1 min
We had a Christmas party!
We had a delicious meal that everyone had prepared and played games that we had prepared ★. We celebrated Christmas together with...


- Dec 23, 2022
- 1 min
The area you should live in Kyoto
This is the recommended area to live in Kyoto, chosen by MINASAN, who has lived in Kyoto for 26 years! If you want to live in the city!...


- Dec 23, 2022
- 1 min
How to say Merry Christmas in Japanese?
I am often asked by foreign customers. How do you say Merry Christmas in Japanese? The answer is this. MERY KURISUMASU. In Japan, Merry...


- Dec 21, 2022
- 1 min
Does it snow in Kyoto?
In Kyoto, it snows only a few times a year. I am often asked by customers if they need snow boots. I get questions like, "I want to buy a...
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