Rules
Learn basic rules as a resident in Japan so that you can avoid troubles.
[Be careful with noise]
Noise is the sound that you perceive as annoying.
In apartments and condominiums, sound is easily transmitted to the surrounding rooms.
From late at night until early morning, be careful with the following:
- Do not speak loudly.
- Do not play loud music.
- Do not use a vacuum cleaner or washing machine.
- Do not open noisily or slam doors.
[Do not lend the room to others]
The apartment you rented is for you to live in.
You cannot lend it to others or live together with other people without permission.
[Do not use paint or nails]
Do not paint walls or floors, or puncture walls with nails.
There is a rule that the apartment must not beremodeled.
[No pets]
Many apartments and condominiums do not allow pets.
Check before renting the apartment whether you can keep a dog, cat, etc.
[Do not obstruct corridors or stairs]
Corridors and stairs are common areas for people living in apartments and condominiums.
Do not leave luggage or garbage without permission.
[Bicycles must be parked in the bicycle parking lot]
Bicycles should be parked in a designated place such as a bicycle parking lot.
In many cases, there are rules such as attaching a sticker on the bicycle to be identified that the owner is a resident of the apartment or condominium.
Neighborhood communication
Say hello when you meet someone in your neighborhood.
If you get along with your neighbors, you can consult them when you are in trouble.
You can help each other in case of an earthquake or fire.
[Neighborhood associations and community associations]
Neighborhood associations and community associations are associations where people living in the neighborhood work together.
The followings are activities to aim a safe and livable town:
- Inform everyone about what is going on in the town.
- Clean up the town.
- Conduct fire drills.
- Hold a festival.
- Conduct security patrols.
A membership fee is required to join a neighborhood association or community association.
Please ask your neighbors how to join.
