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Living in Japan

Renting, buying, cost of living, paperwork, minpaku rules and property law — practical guides from people living here.

8/15/2026 · 4 min read · news

Fukuoka: Vietnamese grocery robbed of ¥4.1m, one arrest

On the evening of 14 August 2026, three people carrying golf clubs and a knife-like object entered a Vietnamese grocery in Hakozaki, Higashi ward, Fukuoka, and took about ¥4.1 million. One suspect has been arrested; two remain at large. Includes what shop owners should do now.

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8/11/2026 · 4 min read · tips

事故物件 — Japanese homes where someone died: how to check before buying or renting

What jiko bukken means, what agents are required to disclose under the Japanese Ministry of Land's 2021 guidelines, how to check the Oshimaland map yourself, and whether buying one at a 20-30% discount is worthwhile.

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8/7/2026 · 13 min read · tips

Running an Airbnb in Tokyo: Which Wards Are Flexible and Which Are Strict?

A detailed comparison of Airbnb (Minpaku) business regulations in Tokyo’s 23 wards in 2026: strict wards, more flexible wards, room rates, and the Ōta Tokku Minpaku model.

Fukuoka: Vietnamese grocery robbed of ¥4.1m, one arrest

事故物件 — Japanese homes where someone died: how to check before buying or renting

Running an Airbnb in Tokyo: Which Wards Are Flexible and Which Are Strict?

Rejected for Renting a Home Because You’re a Foreigner: Why It Happens and How to Improve Your Chances

How Much Does Moving House (hikkoshi) Cost in Japan? Price Guide and Tips to Cut Costs in Half

Choosing a Property Management Company (kanri gaisha) for Rental Properties: Fees, Contracts, and Red Flags

Choosing a Neighborhood with Good Schools for Your Children in Japan: What Is Gakku and How Do You Check It?

Turning Your Own Home into a Minpaku: Requirements, Procedures, and Profitability

Real Estate Agencies in Japan: How Much Is the Chūkai Fee, and How Do You Choose a Reliable One?

Buying Auctioned Homes (keibai) in Japan: 30% Cheaper, but What Are the Risks?

Living in Vietnam and Want to Buy Japanese Real Estate: Can You Buy Remotely, and Through Which Channels?

Setting Up Electricity, Water, Gas, and Internet When Moving into a New Home in Japan: How to Register and How Much Does It Cost?

How to Read Japanese Rental Listings: What Do 1K, 1LDK, Mansion, and Apāto Mean?

Choosing an Earthquake-Safe Home in Japan: How to Read Housing Specifications and Prepare Your Family

Flat 35: 35-year fixed-rate loans — can Vietnamese residents without permanent residency use them?

Comparing Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka Home Prices: Where Is the Best Place to Buy?

Tokyo Rent Prices by Area in 2026: Which Neighborhoods Are Affordable Yet Convenient for Commuting?

Commercial Lease Agreements in Japan: Teiki Shakuya and Critical Clauses

Vietnamese in Fukuoka: Which Area Offers the Best Rental Prices?

Vietnamese People in Kobe: Which Areas Are Best for Renting, and What Are the Prices Like?

Vietnamese People in Nagoya: Which Areas Have the Largest Communities, and How Much Is Rent?

Living in Saitama and Commuting to Tokyo: Popular Areas for Vietnamese Residents and Rental Prices

Share House Business: Is Buying a Large House, Dividing It into Rental Rooms, and Making a Profit in Japan Possible?

Should You Rent a LEOPALACE 21 Apartment? The Real Pros and Cons for Vietnamese Residents

Fukuoka: Vietnamese grocery robbed of ¥4.1m, one arrest

事故物件 — Japanese homes where someone died: how to check before buying or renting

Running an Airbnb in Tokyo: Which Wards Are Flexible and Which Are Strict?

Rejected for Renting a Home Because You’re a Foreigner: Why It Happens and How to Improve Your Chances

How Much Does Moving House (hikkoshi) Cost in Japan? Price Guide and Tips to Cut Costs in Half

Choosing a Property Management Company (kanri gaisha) for Rental Properties: Fees, Contracts, and Red Flags

Choosing a Neighborhood with Good Schools for Your Children in Japan: What Is Gakku and How Do You Check It?

Turning Your Own Home into a Minpaku: Requirements, Procedures, and Profitability

Real Estate Agencies in Japan: How Much Is the Chūkai Fee, and How Do You Choose a Reliable One?

Buying Auctioned Homes (keibai) in Japan: 30% Cheaper, but What Are the Risks?

Living in Vietnam and Want to Buy Japanese Real Estate: Can You Buy Remotely, and Through Which Channels?

Setting Up Electricity, Water, Gas, and Internet When Moving into a New Home in Japan: How to Register and How Much Does It Cost?

How to Read Japanese Rental Listings: What Do 1K, 1LDK, Mansion, and Apāto Mean?

Choosing an Earthquake-Safe Home in Japan: How to Read Housing Specifications and Prepare Your Family

Flat 35: 35-year fixed-rate loans — can Vietnamese residents without permanent residency use them?

Comparing Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka Home Prices: Where Is the Best Place to Buy?

Tokyo Rent Prices by Area in 2026: Which Neighborhoods Are Affordable Yet Convenient for Commuting?

Commercial Lease Agreements in Japan: Teiki Shakuya and Critical Clauses

Vietnamese in Fukuoka: Which Area Offers the Best Rental Prices?

Vietnamese People in Kobe: Which Areas Are Best for Renting, and What Are the Prices Like?

Vietnamese People in Nagoya: Which Areas Have the Largest Communities, and How Much Is Rent?

Living in Saitama and Commuting to Tokyo: Popular Areas for Vietnamese Residents and Rental Prices

Share House Business: Is Buying a Large House, Dividing It into Rental Rooms, and Making a Profit in Japan Possible?

Should You Rent a LEOPALACE 21 Apartment? The Real Pros and Cons for Vietnamese Residents