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Sta. 5min. Gaienmae Sta. 2min. 2,7,8F AoyamaYasuda bldg. 2-27-22 Minami-aoyama Minato-ku Tokyo Map |
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| A typical address looks like this: Minato-ku Minamiaoyama 2-27-22. It is written in order of "ku," "machi," "cho"－ "ban"－"go." "Ku" means ward within the city, "machi" is the district within the ward, and so on growing more specific down the line. When first moving to Tokyo, you purchase a number
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| The climate in Tokyo is considered temperate.
Compared to major cities in Europe, such as London and Paris, Tokyo
is pretty warm. Summers here are very hot and humid. Record highs
each year reach up to 41 degrees Celsius. Winters are cold, clear,
and dry. There is a rainy season that lasts from early June to late
July, and a typhoon season in August and September. High temperature and humidity creates the perfect environment for mold growth. This is a common problem in Tokyo, particularly during the rainy season. Food, clothing, leather goods, futons, kitchens, and bathrooms are often affected and damaged by mold. Necessary precautions to be taken include ensuring good ventilation and using moisture remover products and fungicides, which can be purchased at supermarkets. Mosquitoes and cockroaches are a common nuisance. Mosquito repellent candles, scented devices, and sprays are among the common methods used to prevent this problem. Cockroach killing sprays and traps can be purchased if they become a problem. To prevent attracting them in the first place, avoid leaving leftover food out and make sure garbage left outside is kept in a tightly enclosed container such as a large plastic pail or box with a lid. |
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| Garbage must be separated into three categories:
"burnable," "non-burnable," and "large-sized."
Burnable waste consists of wood or paper material and biodegradable
garbage such as food and yard waste. Non-burnable includes metal,
plastic, Styrofoam, and other matter that generates toxic when burnt.
Electric appliances, furniture, and other large items are classified
under large-sized waste. Burnable and non-burnable trash is picked up from a designated area in the neighborhood on different days. To find out where, ask the collection staff, landlord, or neighbors. For the pick-up schedule, you can also check the notice board at the collection depot. To dispose of large-sized waste, you must contact the collection office to set up a date for the staff to come pick it up and pay a small fee. |
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| Signs, directions, notices, etc. are all written in English as well as Japanese, and as English is studied throughout elementary, middle, and high schools most people speak at least a little bit of English. Although being able to speak Japanese would obviously be a merit, you will be able to get by on English. If communication problems arise, find an acquaintance who can interpret. | ||
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