The following is the basic information about the Tokyo life.

Contract
Most owners prepare an English translation of the lease agreement, however the Japanese version may be prevailing in some cases. In such a case, we, real estate agent, will help you. Provided below is the Japanese custom of leasing premises.

The rent is generally paid monthly. There may be some cases that the payment is made quarterly or annually in accordance with the contract.

Security Deposit equivalent to three-month to six-month rent is often required, however this might be negotiable. When you move out at the end of the lease contract, security deposit shall be refunded after deducting the cost of repair, if there is damage.

Some owners require the advance rent equivalent to one-month to one-year rent.

The standard commission of real estate agent is equivalent to one month's rent.

The electricity voltage is 100 V in Japan. The cycle is 50 Hz in eastern Japan (Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Sapporo, Sendai) and 60 Hz in western Japan (Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, Hiroshima).

Once that you have decided where to live, it's about time to think about furnishing your place...

Main issues:

We can introduce you to numerous furniture rental companies upon
request.

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To call for the police, telephone 110; for the fire department or an ambulance, telephone 119. In case of sudden illness, call an ambulance at 119.

There are many schools that teach in foreign languages including English, French and Germany: St. Mary's International School (Setagaya-ku), Seisen International School (Setagaya-ku), Nishimachi International School (Minato-ku), International School of the Sacred Heart (Shibuya-ku), British School in Tokyo (Shibuya-ku), Deutsche Schule Tokyo Yokohama (Yokohama-shi), Lycee Franco-Japonais de Tokyo (Chiyoda-ku).

The level of those schools, in general, is high. Since some schools have a waiting list of admission, it is better to make inquiries early.

The centeral Tokyo is covered with strong networks of train, subway and bus. It is quite helpful if you learn how to use them.

The most popular train is East JR (Yamanote Line, Chuo Line, Sobu Line, Keihintohoku Line, etc.), followed by Tokyo Subway (former Teito Rapid Transit Authority: Hibiya Line, Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line, etc.) and Toei Transportation Subway (Shinjuku Line, Mita Line, Oedo Line, etc.).

There are many bus routs, but only those who have long lived in Tokyo and know Japanese may be able to use them due to lack of English description.

The nearby supermarkets and shopping areas are suitable for everyday shopping. There are lots of convenience stores open for 24 hours in Tokyo. Not only sundries and foods, but you can also purchase various kinds of tickets and make payment of utilities.