Four Years Later: Was Buying a Home in Japan the Right Choice?

Four years ago, we decided to stop renting and finally buy our own place. For the longest time, we thought we’d be renting for the rest of our time in Japan. We didn’t want to be tied to a multi-decade mortgage. We didn’t even apply for permanent residency because we believed only people applying for…

We’re Moving!

One fine day, I received an email about having to renew the contract for our current place, which was fine as it was something we had to do every few years. The difference this time was, our monthly rent would have to increase by 50,000 yen! First thing that came to mind was our happy…

Time Makes Happy

“Time Makes Happy” is the slogan of Minamisenju’s next new apartment building. I do not know exactly what they mean by that phrase but whatever that is, it should be good. I hope people who would be living there would spend their time there a lot being happy. If I were to buy a condominium…