Planning to upgrade the toilet in your akiya? Whether your property has a kumitori pit, a joukasou tank, or municipal sewage, this guide explains what it means for your renovation and what you should expect to pay.

Should you join one? What will happen if you don’t? We cover what to know as a renter or property owner in Japan.

Learn how to clean your Japanese air conditioner for proper care usage so it can run efficiently in the summer and winter.