It is said that many apartments in Japan are “unfurnished’” or “restored to their current status.”
Many people may have been surprised by this rule when they first came to Japan.
Unfortunately, this culture shock occurs even when you return to your home country completely.
When you leave Japan at the end of your stay or study abroad period, you will need to clean up the room you are used to living in.
Even newly purchased furniture and appliances cannot be left in the room.
Although you can take home any personal belongings you can carry, it is not practical to bring beds, mattresses, large furniture such as dining tables, and large home appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines from Japan to your home country.
We will introduce you to the steps you need to take when moving a room from Japan.
●Restore the basics
We return the room to its original condition and then return it to the landlord.
Are there any lighting fixtures, electric toilet seat, etc. that were installed after you moved in?
You may feel nervous, but small differences like this can sometimes be pointed out.
●Do not throw away the provided items without permission.
Even if the apartment is rented “unfurnished”, items that were installed from the beginning, such as air conditioners and ceiling lights, are considered the landlord’s belongings.
You cannot dispose of other people’s belongings without permission, so check with your landlord before throwing them away.
●Leave the removal work to a contractor
The cheapest way to dispose of unwanted furniture and home appliances is to send them to your local government for collection.
Unfortunately, disposal by local governments is subject to very complicated rules, and you are required to carry the items yourself (which is difficult even for Japanese people).
A paid agency service called a “unwanted item collection company” handles the complicated and time-consuming disposal of items on your behalf.
It can be said that it is a service that can solve the problems of “memorizing complicated rules” and “consuming physical energy during transport.”
At the end, there is a proverb in Japan that goes, “It’s an ill bird that fouls its own nest.”
We hope that you can avoid unnecessary trouble and start your new life comfortably.
Nishida Service is “unwanted item collection company” with staff who can speak English.
If you have any trouble disposing of your furniture or home appliances when you return to your home country completely, please feel free to contact us.
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