| Rental housing situation of Japan (1) |
Being possible many of to come from foreign countries for the first time is surprised at the housing situation of Japan. It is height of the residence space and the rent with narrow many of reasons. However, there are circumstances of the surprise concealed in addition though it is likely to only have to endure only if it is it. It is true that cannot be contracted if there is no Japanese guarantor. The Japanese guarantor is a reality ..an impossible speaking it.. ..... a lot of peopleThe guarantee cost that ..fee.. becomes it hangs in it, and the case where the guaranty company cannot be used is more abundant though there is a case by which the guaranty company stands surety for this recently. The rent is high and narrow because land is in a word high, and the lean space is the same reason. It is especially high, and moreover, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro Roppongi, and the area called a popular region in Tokyo change neither Tokyo nor Shinagawa Ueno and, besides, are high. A cheap place centers on Yamanote Line in a word by Tokyo and is not an exaggeration to say it not is. Many of Japanese who are working at Tokyo will have to commute spending one time of the hour or more from Kanagawa Prefecture, Saitama Prefecture, and Chiba Prefecture other than Tokyo, and to understand the reality to which it goes to school. |
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| Climate |
There are four seasons in Japan. Japan is a long island chain spreading from north to south, with totally different climates in the northernmost island of Hokkaido and the southernmost island of Okinawa. The climate in central Japan also varies greatly because of the Japan Alps mountain range that runs down the middle of the island. Here are the average annual weather conditions in the Tokyo area. |
| January to March |
This is the coldest time of the year with an average low temperature of 1-2 degrees and average high of 8-10 degrees.
Temperatures begin to rise in March. The cherry blossom season is around March 25. |
| April to June |
This time is the most comfortable season of the year.
The weather is warm and pleasant, with short-sleeve weather starting in May. |
| July to September |
The rainy reason starts in June.
The humidity level is very high and it rains most every day.
By late July the rainy season is suppose to end and in comes the hot, humid season.
Average temperatures of about to 35 degrees are compounded by high humidity levels.
Temperatures sometimnes go as high as 40 degrees. |
| October to December |
After September, the heat eases off, and during October and November they continue to drop day by day.
By Christmas time, winter arrives. |
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| Alien registration |
You have to register at the Alien Registration Section in the ward office where your Guest House is located. It is required of all foreign residents. Please ask our staff for further details.
You will need the mailing address for your Guest House when you register.
You can find the address in the contract paper you receive when you enter this Guest house. Please keep this address in your address book. |
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| Emergencies |
1. Police
Dial 110, the police emergency number, if you are robbed or if you feel threatened by a suspicious person. Give the police your address, name and the circumstances. The police will generally arrive within 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Sickness, Injury
Dial 119 when you need medical help for sickness or injury.
The ambulance will generally arrive within 5 to 10 minutes.
* Please notify Raise Corporation of the circumstances in either of the above cases.
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| Drinking water |
You can drink the tap water in Japan without any problem.
You may smell a slight trace of chlorophyll.
If this bothers you, you can buy bottled mineral water at any convenience store or supermarket. |
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| Electricity |
Japan's electric voltage is 100V. You can't use any foreign electric appliances.
The sockets are also different.
We advise you to purchase a transform berefore you leave your country. |
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| Earthquakes |
Earthquakes occur very often in Japan. Please behave calmly if earthquake occurs. Japanese buildings are quite strong against earthquakes will endure most earthquakes. We never know when there will be an earthquake, but if one does happen, please take the following safety steps.
1. Turn off all flames.
2. Get under a desk or other sturdy furniture.
3. When the shaking stops, go outside.
Hopefully, you will only experience small earthquakes that will do no more than add a bit of excitement to your Japan experience.
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| Bicycles |
Raise House offers a bicycle rental service.
Be aware of the following points when you ride a bicycle.
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It is prohibited to ride on a pedestrian sidewalk. If you ride on the sidewalk and cause injury to a pedestrian, the police will be called. |
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Because of many stolen bicycle reports, you may be stopped and checked by the police. If you are stopped, inform the police that it is a rental from Raise Corporation. Please then notify our staff. |
Please take good care of your rental bicycle. Remember, someone else is going to use it after you.
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| Internet / PC |
Guest House residents like to use PC very much.
With everyone wanting to use the PC in the evening and night hours, communication troubles, excessive downloading, and virus trouble often arise.
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| Please remember that all the appliances provided in the Guest House are for everyone to use. Please be considerate in sharing them with others. |
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| Money |
 ¥10000 bill |
 ¥5000 bill |
 ¥1000 bill |
 ¥500 coin |
 ¥100 coin |
 ¥50 coin |
 ¥10 coin |
 ¥5 coin |
 ¥1 coin |
Besides this, there is a ¥2000 bill.
The ¥1,000 and ¥2,000 bills are very similar so please look very carefully.
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| Delivery services |
Your personal belongings may arrive from your country while you are at school. If you are not home, you will receive a delivery note in your mail box.
Follow the instructions, telephone the agent and request re-delivery.
If you don't understand, please ask our staff.
If you don't respond promptly, the luggage may be returned to your country. |
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| Garbage disposal |
Public regulations require that all garbage be sorted and left at a designated date and location. Burnable trash is picked up on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Unburnable trash is picked up on Tuesdays.
This regulation must be followed at all times. One reason for the strict rules is the increasing presence of crows throughout the Tokyo area. These birds attack trash collection points and create a major health hazard. Read the garbage disposal information at your Guest House and ask the staff if you have any questions.
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