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In Japan, tenants are the ones who need to activate the utilities like electricity, gas, and water when you first move into a new place. It is also the tenant’s responsibility to close utility contract at the place you are moving out. After signing your rental contract the real estate company will give you the telephone number to the local electricity, gas and water company.

If you have difficulty with Japanese, you can request your school's student office to activate the basic utilities on your behalf or you can also ask the real estate company to help your out. Please note that real estate company can help you activate the utilities but they CANNOT close the utilities on your behalf when you leave.

In Japan, tenants are expected to throw out their household trash using Kitakyushu city designated trash bag. The designated trash bag can be purchased from any nearby convenience store. Please check with real estate company for the location of the trash pick-up point for the property that you rented.

You are supposed to put the trash out for pick-up by 8:30 in the morning at the designated pick-up area and use only the designated trash bag. The property that Honjo Real Estate manage are generally located in the following area. The trash pick-up day for those area are listed follow.

Click this link : Watch video about trash disposal by Kitakyushu City

The schedule is decided by Kitakyushu Ministry of Environment. The day and time are subject to change. For other area in Yahatanishi Ward area and the latest garbage pick-up schedule, please refer to Trash Collection Schedule.

There is a lot of washing features installed in a standard Japanese washing machine. If you are proficient in Japanese, those features do come in handy. For the sake of simplicity, assume that you only need the basic washing or automatic washing setting, please follow the steps below:

1. Push the power button – Look for “電源” and “入” to power on the washing machine and "切" to power off. The machine should beep signaling that it is turned on.
   
2. Close the lid and press the “スタート” – The default cycle or “コース” should already be set to “おまかせ” or “機準” on some machine. It means “Standard Wash”

To turn on the air conditioning in your room, simply push the button “冷房” for cold air or “暖房” for hot air.

To adjust the temperature use the button "温度", arrow up to increase the temperature and arrow down to decrease.

To dehumidify the room use the button "除湿切換", arrow up to increase the humidity percentage and arrow down to decrease.

To set it automatic use the button "自動"

To set timer to turn off the air-con automatically, use the button "おやすみタイマー"

To power off the air-con, use the button "停止"

Throughout the rainy season, the combination of warmth, humidity, and inadequate ventilation creates an environment that is highly conducive for the growth of mold. Many Japanese households are equipped with tools and strategies to fend off humidity and preclude moisture-related issues before they emerge.

Japanese households use dehumidifying agents known as 除湿剤. It is readily available in local supermarkets and drug stores. I strongly recommend using humidify moisture containers. The design of this product is simple, straightforward yet ingeniously effective. It captures moisture from the air, which accumulates at the base of the container. In just a month, you can easily discern the extent of moisture accumulated in your home. However, it's important to note that this product is not suitable for large, open spaces. Its size renders it less effective in expansive rooms, but it is ideally suited for placement in closets, shelves, and compact areas.