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Living in the community
Renting a home
There are two ways to rent a home in Japan.
"Public housing" and "private rental housing."
Public housing
These refer to prefectural housing＜外部リンク＞ provided by the prefectural government, and municipal housing provided by Koriyama.
To move in, prospective residents must meet several criteria such as a certain income.
Please visit the Fukushima Prefectural Office website or Koriyama City Hall website for details.
Inquiries for municipal housing:
Koriyama Municipal Housing Management Center.
Asahi 1-23-7, Koriyama 963-8024, Fukushima
Tel: 024-924-7100
Private rental housing
You can search for a house at a real estate agent. Keep in mind that in Japan you may have to pay a security deposit (shikikin), key money (reikin) and a renewal fee in addition to the rent when you rent a house.
Reference: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, "Apartment Search Guidebook" (for foreign nationals looking for housing in Japan)＜外部リンク＞
Electricity, gas, and water services
Once you have decided on a date to move into your new home, contact the utility companies to have your services started.
| Utility | Contact |
|---|---|
| Water | Koriyama Water and Sewerage Bureau Customer Service Center Toyota-machi 1-4 , Koriyama 963-8016, Fukushima Phone: 024-932-7641 |
| Electricity |
Ask your local power company. The real estate agent that you are renting through will often be able to help you with this. |
| Gas |
Ask your local gas company. The real estate agent that you are renting through will often be able to help you with this. |
Introducing yourself after you move in
In Japan it is customary for people who move in to introduce themselves to their neighbors.
By making this introduction, people generally get to know each other better, and can feel more comfortable with each other.
Neighborhood associations and residents’ associations etc.
These are groups where people who live in the same community interact and engage in activities such as for traffic safety and crime prevention.
Activities are paid for by people in the community.
If you have any questions, please ask your neighbors.
Contact:
Citizen and NPO Activity Promotion Division
Address:
1-23-7 Asahi
Koriyama 963-8601
Fukushima
Tel: 024-924-3471
