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MOVE TO JAPAN | Cost of Living in Tokyo

The capital city of Japan, Tokyo, is a busy city booming with business in recent years. This lively city is a mix of ultramodern as well as traditional lifestyles. One can see both skyscrapers and historic temples in this city.

Being the capital city, Tokyo is equipped with all facilities that one might need. They are proud of the top-class amenities they provide to their residents, which are by far better than what the western world has seen. However, the luxuries and modern lifestyle come at a high cost that makes Tokyo one of the costliest cities to live in for foreign nationals. The city attracts a large number of foreigners from around the world who come here for well-paid jobs.

If you are planning to move to Tokyo for work, then there are certain things you should know about the costs of living. Japan is one of the most expensive places to be in, and Tokyo is always in the top ten list of most expensive cities in the world. Hence, one should be aware of the costs they need to incur in order to live a decent life in Tokyo.

Accommodation Costs

*This picture is KITASENJU2 HOUSE

If you have a steady job in Tokyo, then paying for the house should not be too tough. There are multiple options for you to choose from based on your financial status. You might not be able to rent or buy a house the minute you move into the city. So, you should definitely know the alternatives that are available for you. Lately, as represented by BORDERLESS HOUSE, the living style of house sharing has become popular among foreigners and local young people. If you are considering moving to Tokyo, you may consider house sharing as one of your accommodation options.

Hotels and Hostels

Hotels are great places to be in for the first few weeks or a month before you can find a nice home for rent. Tokyo is filled with hotels at various rates. If you are visiting the city for business purposes and your stay is a short one, you can go to the business hotels or budget hotels which will cost you somewhere in the range of 8000 to 10000 yens for a room.

Hostels or dormitories are also quite popular among the students and young people with new jobs in the city. The bedroom and bathrooms are usually shared, and each resident gets a small locker for keeping the belongings safe. This will cost you less than hotels. 1500 to 4000 yens is the average price range for per person in such accommodations.

Japanese cities are known for their traditional low-cost accommodations called Minshuku. These are small spaces with a bed in the Japanese style, and you also get a one-time meal here. These are also cheap and costs between 4000 to 10000 yens for a single person.

These are the cheap options and can be your accommodation for a short time in Tokyo.

 *This picture is SHINAGAWA-OIMACHI1 HOUSE

Renting a House in Tokyo

Living in a hotel cannot be a permanent option if you plan to stay for a few years or months. So, in this case, it is always better to look for a house on rent. The prices can vary depending on the type of accommodation you choose for yourself. The prices also differ from one location to another within the city.
The rents are quite high in this expensive city and can take up a large chunk of your salary. 50000 to 70000 yens is the average rent of a small one-bedroom apartment in the country. For the same size apartment in Tokyo, you might have to pay 100000 yens. This rent does not include utilities or furnishings. Hence, it is evident that the overall cost of living will be pretty high.
Rents will include costs such as security deposit, real estate agent fees, advance rent, maintenance cost, key money, and utilities.
If you are willing to stay at the center of the city with easy access to public transportation, then the costs are definitely higher as compared to accommodations in the suburbs of Tokyo. A 900 square feet apartment that is well furnished can cost close to 200000 yens for a month in the heart of the city, while the same apartment will cost you 110000 yens a month away from the main city.

If you are single and prefer a smaller space, the size of a studio then you have to pay 120000 yens a month if the location is a good one. You can rent such a well-furnished studio apartment in 92000 to 95000 yens a month in the suburbs or less busy parts of the city.

Such conventional apartments might be costly for most newcomers. Hence, Japan has got the Gaijin houses or the Guesthouses for your rescue. These are inexpensive options that provide you with all the basic amenities. The rooms may be available on share or as private spaces. Most foreigners prefer these over renting expensive apartments. Many of these properties also have the “foreigners only” policymaking things easier for the expatriates.

Owning a House in Tokyo

From the rents, we can conclude that owning a house in this city is an even costlier affair. So, if you feel you have saved enough and are going to stay in the country for long, then you can definitely look forward to owning a house in Tokyo.
This is a much less sought-after option for foreign nationals, owing to the high costs and other legalities. For the permanent residents, the costs will be high even for a small space if the location is the city center. The cost is as high as 1,177,250 yens per square meter in the main area. In the suburbs, the costs are between 500,000 to 800,000 yens per square meter.

Cost of Food

Japan is an island, and therefore, they do not have many cultivations of their own. Most food items are exported from the outside, and therefore, the costs are also quite high. Living in Tokyo, one needs to plan well on the expenditure on food. If you opt for the traditional Japanese items like seasonal vegetables, seafood, and soya beans, then your food costs will be considerably less. The local markets, supermarkets are perfect for daily grocery shopping.
You can also enjoy full meals at restaurants in Tokyo. In cheap restaurants, the average cost is around 500 to 1000 yen. For the expensive restaurants, the costs are somewhere between 1000 to 3000 yen. On the whole, one’s average monthly food costs can go up to 40,000 yen in Tokyo.

Transportation Costs

Transportation is a need of every individual. Tokyo boasts about having a great public transportation system that connects almost all parts of the city. The commuters can always opt for the train passes that allow them to travel to and from home and office/college for several months. As a foreigner, you can avail some discounts when purchasing the rail passes in Tokyo.
Public buses and taxis are also available in every part of Tokyo. Cycling is quite a common means of transportation in Tokyo and also in other parts of Japan. There are cycle parking slots near every railway station. This is the cheapest option and is perfect when traveling short distances. Transportation costs in Tokyo will be around 11000 yen in a month. The costs may vary depending on the distances one travels and the mode of transport chosen.
Owning a car is an expensive affair in Tokyo. The gasoline costs are 150 yen for every liter, which implies you have to incur a huge cost on a monthly basis. Insurance costs, bi-annual inspections, parking fees, and automobile tax are mandatory in Japan when owning a car. Therefore, using public transportation is a much better and cost-effective option.

Electricity, Gas, and Water Costs

The basic utilities are a cost every individual has to incur. In a month, the average cost for the utilities is around 10000 yen, which includes 4000 yen for electricity, 3000 yen for gas, and 2000 yen for water. When renting a house, these costs are not included in the rent amount. However, the guesthouses or Gaijin houses include such costs.

Connectivity and Household Goods

A mobile phone, subscription plans, and internet facilities are absolute necessities in today’s world. Mobile subscription plans can range between 2000 to 6000 yen per month. The internet charges are 2500 to 4000 yen on average. Therefore, connectivity costs are under 10000 yen for a month.
Household goods such as furniture, television, refrigerators, micro-ovens are available from national as well as international brands. Online services like Amazon are also available. While foreign products are pricey, the local products are available at affordable rates. If you rent a well-furnished home, then you can do away with these individual costs.

Conclusion

The cost of living in Tokyo is surely high, and hence monthly expenses must be planned smartly. While the costs listed above are the basic expenses every individual needs to bear, the living costs may differ from one to another depending on the lifestyle. Entertainment, clothing, learning a language, and other such similar activities are some added costs that can also be a part of the living cost in Tokyo.

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Why Are Sharehouses The Best Shelter Option When You Are Starting Life In Abroad?

In the present world, borders and boundaries have become fluid. These lines that mark and enclose an area to represent a city, country, or continent, and which primarily only exist on paper are in the present world not as rigid as they used to be earlier. Instead, in the present moment, these boundaries have become porous to allow people to move in and out of a country. This sits true for the borders and boundaries of almost all the countries or continents around the globe.

The Earth presently has become a global space, and all the cities and countries have become a part of its chain. Whether it is for studies or managing businesses, every year we witness people moving across borders. Because of this, it has become a natural occurrence to find citizens of different nationalities living together in a country they were not born or brought up.

But if you have ever traveled overseas, then you would know that living in a new country is not a very pleasant experience especially during the initial days. It is so because when you go to a new place you usually miss your old friends and family, and the previous surroundings terribly. Plus, when you move to a new country you feel like a stranger, and thus, it becomes difficult to blend in.

Mixing-in in a new country is not as easy as it may appear in the first place. We say so because when you go to a new place, you usually don’t know much about the culture or tradition of that place. And because of this, you always feel anxious and stressed in your new surroundings. You are always on your toes observing how other people are behaving so you would not mistakenly do that would hurt or disrespect the sentiments of the natives.

Thus, in such a time when you have freshly moved into a new country, it is considered a good idea to live in a share house. Doing so will help you in many ways. Wondering how that works? Well, in that case, read our next section to find out your answers.

How are share houses helpful in starting a fresh life in a new country?

A sharehouse is a big property that is offered on rent to tenants where many strangers share the same roof. In a share house, you can rent a single room for yourself or you can rent a room that houses 3 to 4 people in total depending upon your needs and requirements. This place is a top shelter choice for people, especially for those who have freshly shifted to a new country because-
It helps you in understanding alien customs.

As we have already established, when you move to a new country, chances are that you will be unfamiliar with its customs and traditions. This can make you anxious while adding to your stress levels. Also, there is this probability that if you did something wrong because of your unfamiliarity with the local customs that the natives find offending or insulting, then you might feel even more alienated and alone. Thus, for this reason, it is a safe choice to live in a share house at least for the initial days because there you are bound to come across many people who will be interested in international exchange.

When you will live with them, such people will help you in learning more about their local culture, while at the same time they will also try to understand your traditions. This healthy exchange will make your life significantly easier. So, if you want to know about the local customs and traditions of a place, its food, its manners, etc. in a friendly way without wasting much time, then share houses should be your top priority while seeking shelter.

It is a borderless accommodation

When you move to a new space how fluently you can speak their local language plays a very important role in deciding the ease with which you will blend in your new surroundings. So, for example, if you have moved to Japan for your further studies and you can fluently speak and write Japanese, then this will probably mean that you will find it easier to navigate Japan as compared to someone who doesn’t even understand Japanese. It is so because when you don’t understand the local language of a place, you find it hard to explain to people your queries or emotions.

Now, in such a scenario, it is wise to find a share house in your new country because in share houses you can probably find residents who are familiar with your language. In this way, your common language can help you in befriending people and it can also help you in learning the local language quite easily. We, BORDERLESS HOUSE, make language exchange easy for you by offering on our website the information about the nationality of its residents. You can even opt to talk to the residents of the share house while requesting a preview of the property.

It offers you easier access to common knowledge

When you shift to a new country, other than the customs, traditions, and language of that place there are many other things that you ought to learn about your new home town. These things include information on the common practices of the new place, knowledge about local shops and convenience stores in your locality, and awareness about the norms of living in that place such that your safety is not threatened.

Living in a share house can help you in gaining easy access to such information. It is so because when you are sharing a roof with other people you are bound to interact with them. In your conversations, you can come across the above-mentioned info without even requesting for the same. In opposed to this, if you opt to live alone in a new country, then acquiring such information may take some time.

Thus, these are some reasons because of which living in a share house should be your preferred choice. Living here can help you in settling-in easily.

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국내어학연수 = 보더리스하우스?! 원하는 언어와 관심있는 나라를 고려하여 하우스 고르는 꿀팁!

안녕하세요, 국제 교류 쉐어 하우스 보더리스입니다.

제목에 국내 어학 연수라고 써져있어서 들어 왔는데 갑자기 쉐어 하우스?! 여서 놀라 셨죠 ☺️  

국내에서 가성 비 높은 어학 공부에 대한 이야기가 맞으니 끝까지 읽어주세요!

 

“Today ‘s Language is ENGLISH”

“오늘의 언어는 한국어”

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이 사진은 보더리스 하우스의 상암 DMC 역 쉐어 하우스 현관 앞에 걸려있는
‘오늘의 언어’ 안내문입니다!

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영어를 배우고있는 한국인 입주자 분과

한국어를 배우고있는 일본인 입주자 분 께서

서로의 언어 공부를 돕기 위해 이런 약속을 하셨다고하네요.

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■ 매주 집 안에서 사용하는 공통 언어를 바꾼다.

■ 매일 밤 공통 언어를 사용해서 대화를 나눈다.

멋지지 않나요? 🙂 

국제 교류 쉐어 하우스에 살다 보면 정말 국내에서 어학 연수를 온 것이라고 말할 수있을만큼 영어를 쓸 기회가 늘어납니다.

그래도 우리는 한국인이기 때문에 (ㅎㅎ) 영어를 쓰다가 어떻게 이야기할지 모르겠 으면 한국말을 쓰게 되는데요 , 하우스 메이트와 이런 규칙을 정해두고 살고 계신 입주자 분들이 계시 답니다 !

 

한국인 – 일본인 하우스 메이트의 친목 현장

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이렇게 보더리스 하우스라는 국제 교류 쉐어 하우스는 
어떻게 활용 하냐에 따라 그 효과와 재미가 배가되는 곳입니다.

그래서 오늘은 보더리스 플랫폼을 더 효과적으로 활용할 수있는 ? 팁을 하나 말씀 드리려고 해요!

 

우선 보더리스 하우스의 국제 교류에 대한 이해가 필요합니다 🙂  

보더리스 국제 교류 쉐어 하우스에서는 크게 두 가지 !
언어 그리고 문화 (나라) 간 교류가 이루어집니다.

1. 언어

이 글을 클릭하신 분들은 각자 잘하고 싶은 ‘언어’가 있으실 거라고 생각합니다.

가장 보편적으로는 ‘영어’일 것이고 프랑스어, 스페인어, 일본어, 중국어 등 굉장히 다양 하겠죠?

2. 문화 (나라)

워홀이나 유학, 해외 취업을 준비하고 계신 분들이라면 영어 사용은 물론이고 ?? 가고자하시는 나라의 정보를 얻으실 수 있어요.

그 나라에서 살다 온 친구들에게서 만들을 수있는 현지의 정보, 문화를 공유하는 것이지요.

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그렇다면 여러분들의 국내 어학 연수 목표는 무엇인가요?

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이 질문에 대한 답을 꼭 한번 생각 해보세요! 

본인의 목적에 따라 쉐어 하우스의 위치와 룸메이트 하우스 메이트, 방의 타입 모두가 달라질 수 있기 때문입니다. 

글을 조금 더 읽어 보시면 왜이 질문을 드렸는지 이해가 되실 거예요. 

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✔️ 내 목표를 모르겠을 때 함께 읽어 보면 좋은 글

 

이제 선호하는 언어와 친구의 국적을 살펴보세요!

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아래는 보더리스 하우스의 홈페이지에서 원하는 하우스를 눌러 보시면 볼 수있는 화면이에요 . 빨간색 박스 표시를 해둔 <현 입주자 정보>에서 하우스 메이트와 룸메이트의 언어 및 국적을 확인할 수있는 것 찾으 셨나요?


국내 어학 연수보다 더 가성 비 높은 대안으로 국제 교류 쉐어 하우스를 선택하실 때이 부분을 꼭 활용 해보세요!

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예를 들어

■ 선호하는 언어가 있다면, 그 언어를 쓰는 친구들이 많은 하우스 를 선택합니다 .

■ 특별히 궁금한 나라와 문화가 있다면, 그 나라에서 온 친구가 살고있는 하우스를 선택합니다 .


입주자 분의 선호에 따라 하우스를 선택하고 싶으 시다면
보더리스 하우스 홈페이지의 하우스 목록 을 살펴보세요!

 

국제 교류 쉐어 하우스를 국내 어학 연수 프로그램보다 더 잘 활용하는 법 이해가 되셨나요? 🙂 

혹시 관련하여 문의가 있으시다면 언제든지 보더리스 하우스로 연락주세요 ! 

그럼 오늘도 긴 글 읽어 주셔서 감사합니다.

✔️입주 상담 및 문의하기 ㅣ 카카오 톡 플러스 친구  ,  홈페이지 문의

 

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서울 한 달 살기 쉐어하우스ㅣ단기 숙박 구할 때 꼭 체크할 것 4가지

안녕하세요! 글로벌 쉐어 하우스 보더리스입니다 🙂


이 글을보고 계시는 분들은 서울 에서 한 달 살기 또는 단기로 지낼 곳을 찾고 계실 것이라고 생각합니다 .


서울에서 단기 숙박이 필요한 일이 꽤 생기는 것 같아요 .
단기 인턴, 장기 교육, 프로그램 참여 등, 한 달 또는 짧은 기간 동안 지낼 공간 이 필요하게 되지요 .

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그런데? 이런 생각으로 단기 숙박을 구하는 분들이 계시 더라고요 ..! 

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‘한 달 사는 거니까 .. 어느 정도 괜찮 으면 살자!’

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결론부터 말씀 드리 자면,

한 달을 살더라도! 제대로 된 주거 공간에서 질 높은 한 달을 보내셔야합니다 .
그래야 원하시는 일에있어서의 효율이 훨씬 높아질 수 있거든요 .

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예를 들면, 게스트 하우스와 에어 비앤비를 찾아 보시면 단기 숙박이 가능한 곳이 많습니다.하지만 여행의 목적이 강한 숙박 시설은 사는 공간으로서의 안정감을 찾기 쉽지 않습니다.

사는 곳으로서의 안정감의 중요성을 아시는 분이라면 ,
단기로 거주 할 수있는 쉐어 하우스 를 고려 해보세요 .


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하지만 여러분들도 이미 많이 찾아 보셔서 아시겠지만 ,
한 달 단기 계약이 가능한 적당한 숙소 또는 쉐어 하우스를 찾는 게
쉽지 않으 셨을 거예요 🙁



한 달 단기 계약이 가능한 서울 쉐어 하우스를 조사 해보았 더니
보더리스 하우스를 포함하여 두 곳이 더라고요.?

그래서 가장 먼저 할 일은,  단기 계약이 가능한 곳 을 찾는 것입니다! 

내가 원하는 지역에 단기 계약이 가능한 쉐어 하우스가 있는지 찾아 봅니다.

원하는 지역 + 단기 쉐어 하우스 를 검색해 보시면 쉽게 찾아보실 수 있어요.

예를 들어 보더리스 하우스는 지하철역 기준으로 서울 전역에 기준으로 서울 전역에 9 개 지점을 가지고 있습니다.

홍대역 / 합정역 / 상수역 / 충정로역 / 왕십리역 / 보문역 / 안암역 / 상암동 DMC 역 (디지털 미디어 시티 역)

자세한 하우스 안내는 각 하우스 소개 페이지 를 확인 해주세요! 

자 이제 적당한 곳을 찾으 셨다면, 아래 네 가지를 꼭! 확인해보세요. ?

1.
단기 계약 가능 시스템이 갖춰진 곳인지 확인해 보세요 .  


단기 계약을한다는 것은 세입자의 입장에서 할 일이 많아진다는 뜻입니다.


개인적으로 쉐어 하우스 사업을하는 분들 은 단기 거주자를 선호하지 않으 시죠 .
주로 주업이 있으신 경우가 많고 매달 입주자를 새로받는 것이 현실적으로 어려우니까요 .


그래서 단기 계약이 전문적인 시스템으로 갖춰진 곳을 고르시는 것이
입주자 님 입장에서도 훨씬 안전하고 편안한 방법입니다. 

주거 공간에서 계약의 스트레스까지받을 필요는 없으니까요!

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가구, 식기구, 가전 등 풀 옵션인지, 이사 할 때 캐리어 하나만 들고 갈 수 있는지 .

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예를 들어 볼게요.

집에서 요리하거나 밥을 먹을 수있는 식기류는 있는지, 식사 할 수있는 식탁은 있는지, 한 달 동안 살아갈 음식을 넣어 둘 냉장고의 크기는 적당한 지 등 아주 사소한 것을 체크하셔야합니다.


짧게 사는 동안 직접 다 구매하기가 어렵거든요. 풀 옵션이어야 최대한 가볍고 빠르게 들어가고 나갈 수 있습니다.


이사에 힘 빼지 마시고 캐리어 하나만 들고가 실 수있는 곳으로 고르세요!

3.
보안이 확실하고 관리자와 같이 사는 사람들 모두 믿을 수있는 곳인지

이 부분은 꼭 강조하고 싶어요.

꼭 입주자 심사 시스템 이있는 곳으로 선택하세요. 

단기적으로 계속 입주자 (거주자)가 바뀌는 곳은 아무래도 입주자에 대한 심사를 챙기기가 쉽지 않습니다. 위에 계약과 같은 맥락 이지요.


하지만 단기로 살? 분들이더라도 입주자에 대한 심사와 관리 는 꼭 필요합니다 .
오히려 단기 일수록? 더 중요해집니다. 주거 플랫폼에서 계약이라는 진입 장벽이 낮아진 것이기 때문이에요.

보더리스 하우스는 아래처럼 입주자 분들의 신상을 확인하고 사전 심사를 거쳐
입주 여부를 결정하고 있습니다.

 

보더리스 하우스 외국인 예비 입주자와 온라인 인터뷰하는 모습


또한 단기로 서울에 오셨다 보니 아무래도 하루를 꽉꽉 채워서 쓰시는 경우가 많을 거예요.

그러니 밤에 귀가하는 길이 안전한지? 집 자체가 안전한지 등 보안도 신경 써서 살펴 보셔야합니다.

 

4.
계속 사람이 살고있는 혹은 살고 있던 공간인지 .

 

집은 사람의 손을 타야된다는 말이 있죠.

집이라는 공간은 누군가 살기 위해서 만들어 졌습니다 .
그래서 어떤 사람이 사는지 더 나아가 사람이 살고있는 집인지 아닌지 에 따라
집의 분위기와 상태가 달라집니다.

부동산에서 오래 비어 있던 집이라는 얘기를 안하려는 것이 바로 이런 맥락 이죠.

그런데 숙박 목적의 숙소들은 여행자의 예약이 없었다면 계속 집이 비어 있었을 확률이 높아요. 아무래도 사람의 온기가있는 집은 아니 겠죠?

 

보더리스 충정로 하우스 거실에 모여있는 하우스 메이트들

지금까지 단기 숙박으로 쉐어 하우스를 고려해야하는 이유
그리고 단기 숙박을 구하실 때 꼭 체크하셔야 할 사항 네 가지를 알아 봤습니다!


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짧은 기간 이기에 더욱 편안하게 서울을 즐기고 싶은 분들에게
보더리스 하우스의 단기 계약 가능 시스템 이 도움 되었으면 좋겠습니다 🙂 

 


√ 단기 입주 상담 및 문의하기 ㅣ 카카오 톡 플러스 친구 , 홈페이지 문의

 

그럼 긴 글 읽어 주셔서 감사합니다!

 

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Living At A Share House Opens Doors To The Local Culture And Community

Moving to another country is a big step in anyone’s life. It can be stressful to think about find accommodation, work, friends in a foreign country, and mix in the lifestyle there.

Many foreigners who move to another country, prefer to live with people to avoid getting lonely. Sharing an apartment with flatmates is also comparatively cheaper than renting a studio apartment by themselves. However, when moving to another country, it can be difficult to find people who are willing to co-rent an apartment.

Fortunately, countries like Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan offer share houses, to ensure the comfort of the moving foreigners. They are suitable accommodation for people that wish to co-rent a space and want to save money on buying furniture and appliances.

Share houses are rental places with private rooms and shared spaces like the kitchen and dining area. People from different backgrounds live together at a share house and learn from each other. Share houses are quite popular amongst young people with a penchant for exploring the new and exciting.

Local Friends And Acquaintances

In some countries, people are apprehensive when talking to foreigners and are less likely to be polite or helpful. It can be difficult to become friends with the local people in such a country. Sometimes the only friends and acquaintances that a foreigner makes are people from work. A limited social life and a feeling of not belonging can leave you frustrated and sad.

When living at a share house, you get an opportunity to interact with both non-citizen residents or expats and the local people of the country. You will be meeting these people in the shared spaces of the house like home theatre, living room, kitchen, etc. and are likely to become friends if you have similar personalities or interests. This is how you can end up making friends in the local community.

Being friends with locals can expose you to the local culture and community. They will open doors to freely explore the country during your stay.

Local Customs And Basic Communication

One reason why the locals are apprehensive of foreigners is that they feel that their customs are misunderstood and disrespected by those who don’t share them. When you live with the locals or become friends with them, you can observe their customs and learn them. The way that the locals speak, greet, and the topics that interest them vary from country to country. From your local housemates, you can learn these customs and communicate efficiently.

You will also be able to learn their table manners and eating etiquette. Whenever visiting a restaurant or eating lunch with colleges, you will be able to earn bonus points for following local etiquettes and can prevent feeling like you don’t fit.

For example, In Japan, people greet each other by bowing. It can either be a small nod or a deep bend. Greeting with a deep bow, it is seen as a sign of respect.

Similarly, in Taiwan, you are expected to sit with your hands on the front or in your lap, as opposed to spreading them and taking up space. Spreading your legs while sitting somewhere and obstructing the way is also considered impolite by the people.

Festivals And Seasonal Events

The festivals and seasonal events celebrated in various countries are different, even New Year is celebrated differently in most countries.

Festivals and seasonal events are epitomes of cultural activities, food, clothing, entertainment. It is a privilege to experience cultural gatherings of communities on their celebrated occasions.

For example, Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival and Biennial Butterfly Beauty Festival are two festivals that can only be witnessed in Taiwan. Similarly, Seollal or Lunar New Year’s Day and Chuseok are very enthusiastically celebrated in South Korea.

When sharing a house with locals, you can ask them to let you accompany them to festivals and events. You can ask them about the activities conducted and why people celebrate a particular festival. It will not only increase your general knowledge of the place and help you feel included but will also open your eyes to a world you had never known before.

And who knows, maybe some of your housemates will invite you home, to experience celebrating the festival the local way with their families.

Local Foods

Countries with rich culinary histories have given some recipe or dish to the global food market, that is obsessed over by many. The Chinese have the credit for noodles and dumplings, the Mexicans have their tacos, the Americans eat hamburgers, the Japenese have given the world Sushi, and the South Koreans have made Kimchi and Bulgogi famous. However, are these the meals that the local Mexican, American, or Japanese people consume every day? No, they are not.

While these foods are popular, they are not what the locals eat daily. For example, when moving to Japan, you will find many restaurants that serve multiple types of Sushi. But when you live with a Japanese local, you will be able to eat ramen, gyudon beef bowls, dashi soup stock, fish, and rice cake, amongst other local dishes. Similarly, A local in Taiwan will be able to introduce you to Zong Zi, Oyster Omelet, Minced Pork, etc.

Living with local people will enable you to observe and experience their eating habits. Every culture has some easy to make soul food or some traditional dish that is not sold at restaurants and diners.

When a local housemate at your share house cooks their traditional food, it will be culturally authentic and not modified to make it five-star. It will taste like home and is the best way to expose yourself to the local way of living.

Local Language

In some countries, it can be difficult to make friends and navigate around the city if you do not know the local language. In some countries, the names of shops, lanes, and train stations are often written in the local language. You can learn how to reach from office to home and from home to office and can interact with most people in English, but if you need to visit the local clinic or shop, you will find it difficult to communicate your needs. There can be misunderstanding and confusion when trying to understand each other.

At such a time, having a local friend or housemate can be a blessing. Not only can they accompany you for your doctor’s appointment, but they can also help you learn how to write, read, and speak the local language if you plan to stay in the country for longer.

When someone in the group is unable to understand the local language, people often unintentionally end up excluding them from the conversation. Foreigners experience such situations in countries like Japan, China, Taiwan, India, and South Korea. For example, people in these countries prefer to speak in Japanese, Mandarin, Taiwanese Mandarin, Hindi, and Korean. Someone who doesn’t the local language may feel different and left out.

Regular conversations with native speakers of a language are the best way to get fluent in speaking a language. In no time, you will be able to understand the talk between your local colleagues and reply to them, if you are sharing the house with a native speaker.

Deeper Understanding Of National Character And Values

It is easier to learn the customs and language of a country, but quite challenging to understand their values, perspectives, and lifestyle. The way of living in the West and the East are very different. While individualism and independence are cherished in the West, in the East local communities are valued more. Whereas, in the Asian Continent, many countries are passionate about family values, culture, and religious beliefs.

Understanding the culture and perspective of local people is very essential to understanding their lifestyle and priorities. When living at a share house with the local people, you will be able to get a better idea of the local values. Do people respect the elderly? Are patience and punctuality considered essential virtues in the country? Do people often discuss the climate, is it associated with certain traditional myths? When living with a local person, you will learn a lot about the way of thinking of the locals of the country.

This will make it easier for you to converse with them. You will also be able to understand them instead of judging the way they live. This will make you a better human and will enhance your personality.

Local Information

Every country has some areas most visited by the locals. They serve the best local dishes and provide cheap shopping opportunities in such areas. With local friends from your share house by your side, you will be able to take your sightseeing and exploring to the next level. You can avoid tourist destinations and activities and live the way locals do.

If you’re moving to Japan, Taiwan, or South Korea and wish to move into a share house, you can reach out to us at BORDERLESS HOUSE. At share houses by BORDERLESS HOUSE, we have an equal ratio of foreigners and local housemates, to ensure that the foreigners are exposed to the local culture and community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Living At A Share House Opens Doors To The Local Culture And Community

Moving to another country is a big step in anyone’s life. It can be stressful to think about find accommodation, work, friends in a foreign country, and mix in the lifestyle there.

Many foreigners who move to another country, prefer to live with people to avoid getting lonely. Sharing an apartment with flatmates is also comparatively cheaper than renting a studio apartment by themselves. However, when moving to another country, it can be difficult to find people who are willing to co-rent an apartment.

Fortunately, countries like Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan offer share houses, to ensure the comfort of the moving foreigners. They are suitable accommodation for people that wish to co-rent a space and want to save money on buying furniture and appliances.

Share houses are rental places with private rooms and shared spaces like the kitchen and dining area. People from different backgrounds live together at a share house and learn from each other. Share houses are quite popular amongst young people with a penchant for exploring the new and exciting.

Local Friends And Acquaintances

In some countries, people are apprehensive when talking to foreigners and are less likely to be polite or helpful. It can be difficult to become friends with the local people in such a country. Sometimes the only friends and acquaintances that a foreigner makes are people from work. A limited social life and a feeling of not belonging can leave you frustrated and sad.

When living at a share house, you get an opportunity to interact with both non-citizen residents or expats and the local people of the country. You will be meeting these people in the shared spaces of the house like home theatre, living room, kitchen, etc. and are likely to become friends if you have similar personalities or interests. This is how you can end up making friends in the local community.

Being friends with locals can expose you to the local culture and community. They will open doors to freely explore the country during your stay.

Local Customs And Basic Communication

One reason why the locals are apprehensive of foreigners is that they feel that their customs are misunderstood and disrespected by those who don’t share them. When you live with the locals or become friends with them, you can observe their customs and learn them. The way that the locals speak, greet, and the topics that interest them vary from country to country. From your local housemates, you can learn these customs and communicate efficiently.

You will also be able to learn their table manners and eating etiquette. Whenever visiting a restaurant or eating lunch with colleges, you will be able to earn bonus points for following local etiquettes and can prevent feeling like you don’t fit.

For example, In Japan, people greet each other by bowing. It can either be a small nod or a deep bend. Greeting with a deep bow, it is seen as a sign of respect.

Similarly, in Taiwan, you are expected to sit with your hands on the front or in your lap, as opposed to spreading them and taking up space. Spreading your legs while sitting somewhere and obstructing the way is also considered impolite by the people.

Festivals And Seasonal Events

The festivals and seasonal events celebrated in various countries are different, even New Year is celebrated differently in most countries.

Festivals and seasonal events are epitomes of cultural activities, food, clothing, entertainment. It is a privilege to experience cultural gatherings of communities on their celebrated occasions.

For example, Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival and Biennial Butterfly Beauty Festival are two festivals that can only be witnessed in Taiwan. Similarly, Seollal or Lunar New Year’s Day and Chuseok are very enthusiastically celebrated in South Korea.

When sharing a house with locals, you can ask them to let you accompany them to festivals and events. You can ask them about the activities conducted and why people celebrate a particular festival. It will not only increase your general knowledge of the place and help you feel included but will also open your eyes to a world you had never known before.

And who knows, maybe some of your housemates will invite you home, to experience celebrating the festival the local way with their families.

Local Foods

Countries with rich culinary histories have given some recipe or dish to the global food market, that is obsessed over by many. The Chinese have the credit for noodles and dumplings, the Mexicans have their tacos, the Americans eat hamburgers, the Japenese have given the world Sushi, and the South Koreans have made Kimchi and Bulgogi famous. However, are these the meals that the local Mexican, American, or Japanese people consume every day? No, they are not.

While these foods are popular, they are not what the locals eat daily. For example, when moving to Japan, you will find many restaurants that serve multiple types of Sushi. But when you live with a Japanese local, you will be able to eat ramen, gyudon beef bowls, dashi soup stock, fish, and rice cake, amongst other local dishes. Similarly, A local in Taiwan will be able to introduce you to Zong Zi, Oyster Omelet, Minced Pork, etc.

Living with local people will enable you to observe and experience their eating habits. Every culture has some easy to make soul food or some traditional dish that is not sold at restaurants and diners.

When a local housemate at your share house cooks their traditional food, it will be culturally authentic and not modified to make it five-star. It will taste like home and is the best way to expose yourself to the local way of living.

Local Language

In some countries, it can be difficult to make friends and navigate around the city if you do not know the local language. In some countries, the names of shops, lanes, and train stations are often written in the local language. You can learn how to reach from office to home and from home to office and can interact with most people in English, but if you need to visit the local clinic or shop, you will find it difficult to communicate your needs. There can be misunderstanding and confusion when trying to understand each other.

At such a time, having a local friend or housemate can be a blessing. Not only can they accompany you for your doctor’s appointment, but they can also help you learn how to write, read, and speak the local language if you plan to stay in the country for longer.

When someone in the group is unable to understand the local language, people often unintentionally end up excluding them from the conversation. Foreigners experience such situations in countries like Japan, China, Taiwan, India, and South Korea. For example, people in these countries prefer to speak in Japanese, Mandarin, Taiwanese Mandarin, Hindi, and Korean. Someone who doesn’t the local language may feel different and left out.

Regular conversations with native speakers of a language are the best way to get fluent in speaking a language. In no time, you will be able to understand the talk between your local colleagues and reply to them, if you are sharing the house with a native speaker.

Deeper Understanding Of National Character And Values

It is easier to learn the customs and language of a country, but quite challenging to understand their values, perspectives, and lifestyle. The way of living in the West and the East are very different. While individualism and independence are cherished in the West, in the East local communities are valued more. Whereas, in the Asian Continent, many countries are passionate about family values, culture, and religious beliefs.

Understanding the culture and perspective of local people is very essential to understanding their lifestyle and priorities. When living at a share house with the local people, you will be able to get a better idea of the local values. Do people respect the elderly? Are patience and punctuality considered essential virtues in the country? Do people often discuss the climate, is it associated with certain traditional myths? When living with a local person, you will learn a lot about the way of thinking of the locals of the country.

This will make it easier for you to converse with them. You will also be able to understand them instead of judging the way they live. This will make you a better human and will enhance your personality.

Local Information

Every country has some areas most visited by the locals. They serve the best local dishes and provide cheap shopping opportunities in such areas. With local friends from your share house by your side, you will be able to take your sightseeing and exploring to the next level. You can avoid tourist destinations and activities and live the way locals do.

If you’re moving to Japan, Taiwan, or South Korea and wish to move into a share house, you can reach out to us at BORDERLESS HOUSE. At share houses by BORDERLESS HOUSE, we have an equal ratio of foreigners and local housemates, to ensure that the foreigners are exposed to the local culture and community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Find Your Favorite Share House Staying Abroad

Traveling is a favorite hobby of a lot of people. Many people look at it as an opportunity to grow and to get to know oneself better, while others look at it as a chance to learn more about other cultures and traditions. But as we all know, traveling is a time consuming and a little expensive hobby. Not all people can actually afford to just pack their bags and to disappear from the radar for a very long time to roam the foreign lands, and to explore the foreign cultures.

But such people do not need to lose heart because there are many cheap and inexpensive ways of learning more about other traditions and cultures as well. Wondering what they are? Well, one easy method is to meet new people who belong from different cultures and traditions. Through them, you can learn more about foreign customs and traditions. Now, you must be thinking how and where are you going to come across foreign people and how are you going to befriend them. Well, there is yet again a simple answer to this. You can meet them at share houses.

Yes, share houses which are rental spaces that accommodate people from different backgrounds and offer them shelter, are a good place, to begin with. So, for example, say if you are in Japan, South Korea, or Taiwan for a business project or maybe you are living there for your studies, then instead of finding a hostel or renting a flat, a better strategy is to rent a bed in a share house. This will give you an opportunity to live with the natives and other foreign people which will aid you in learning more about their culture and in saving you some money in case you actually decide to travel to someplace in the future.

But apart from these benefits, living in a share house incurs some other big advantages as well. So, for example, by living in a share house in say, Taiwan or Japan, you don’t just get the opportunity to learn more about the local food and language of that place by interacting with natives, but you also get to enjoy the special benefits (like gardens or music studios) that some of these share houses offer. Now, if we have piqued your interest and you are excited to know in detail about the benefits offered, then read our next section!

How do share houses help in cultivating old interests?

Living in a share house is a different and a must-try experience. While there, you learn to relish your independence, you increase your knowledge about new countries and traditions and you also get a chance to re-kindle your old habits. While getting the native experience of the place, living in a share house will also help you in cultivating your personal interests as well.

*Photo from <BORDERLESS HOUSE KYOTO-SAIIN1>

Apart from pets, there are many other hobbies and interests that can be re-kindled while living in a share house have special facilities. Some of them are as follows-

● Share houses with Terrace or garden

Share houses typically accommodate many people. As a result of which they are spread across many meters of land and their sizes and areas are generally wide. This, in turn, means that such properties, a lot of time, have some free space that they utilize for other purposes like for construction of a terrace or for creating a garden. This is a great drawing point for renters who are looking for shelter.
Now, if you are also one of those people who occasionally like to soak in the rays of the sun, or who have a soft corner in their heart for gardening, then the prospect of living in a share house with a terrace or garden should make you extremely happy. This is because if you could find yourself such a place while living in a foreign land, then your hobbies like sunbathing or gardening will never let you feel alone or bored. Plus, during your stay you will likely come across other like-minded people, who will make living here more fun for you!

*Photo from <BORDERLESS HOUSE SHINAGAWA-OIMACHI1>

● Private water supply in rooms

If you have always had a private bathroom since you were born, then it can become difficult for you to share one with other people whom you barely know. Also, from the point of view of hygiene and cleaning, it is usually a good idea to have a private bathroom at your place. Now, the good news is that at some share houses you can get this condition fulfilled.
Yes, some share houses have installed water supply in the rooms. This way the residents are never forced to share their toilets or showers with other housemates. This count for a whole lot when you are living in a foreign space and it can make your life potentially easier.

*Photo from <BORDERLESS HOUSE UNOKI3>

● Properties that offer rooftop

Sometimes maybe because you are feeling dull or because you need some alone time with yourself you seek a place where you can be away from people, maybe somewhere in an open space. Now, if you are living in a hostel or a flat, finding such an open and alone space can be a little troublesome with so many people around. But that is not the case with some of the share houses that you can locate in Japan, South Korea, or Taiwan.
This is because some share houses have special facilities where they offer their residents a rooftop that they can visit at any time. So, if you are feeling the need for some me-time while you are living in a share house you know where to head to. Plus, in the comfortable and light weather, a rooftop is a good place to be as it soothes and nourishes your soul. Lastly, with an amazing rooftop, you also get the chance to organize a small get together with your housemates and friends where you can dwell with a drink in your hand and occasionally strum a tune or two on your guitar while singing along to the lyrics with other people.

*Photo from <BORDERLESS HOUSE OMORI2>

● Properties with music studios

If you love music and you know how to play an instrument or two, then you should probably search for a share house that comes with a music studio. Even for newcomers and unpractised musicians who love music, but do not have much understanding of rhythms or tunes, such a place is a nice residence option as it offers them shelter and a platform to learn. Plus, it also costs very less.
Share houses with music studios are also a very good option for a place of residence because here music lovers get a chance to reside with like-minded people. This means that if you like music and you love discussing it with other people then living in a share house with a music studio will be akin to the experience of a book lover who just got permitted to live in a library! Also, living here would mean unlimited musical jam sessions and bonfire strumming where no other residents or neighbors will complain. It is amazing, isn’t it?!

*Photo from <BORDERLESS HOUSE KOENJI2>

● Property with a movie theatre

Some people are outgoing and friendly by nature, while some others are introverts and they prefer spending their time alone in their room or maybe with their closely-knit circle of friends. And to pass their time such people either like to rely upon their books or they love watching movies with their beverages in hand.
Well, we have good news for such people, which is that some of the new share houses in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan have decided to offer their residents a place to live that has small movie theatre equipment. This means that if you are not a very outgoing person but you prefer spending your weekends while watching a fun movie and munching on your popcorn, then now it is not necessary for you to dress up and to head out for living this experience because now this experience comes to your home!
So, whether it is movies, video games, video calling your friends, or having dinner in an online meeting with someone whose company you cherish, the task has become quite easy.

*Photo from <BORDERLESS HOUSE KOENJI2>

Conclusion

Thus, we can see that share houses are a very preferable means of shelter as they are not only cheap and comfortable but because they provide many opportunities to the residents to rekindle their old hobbies and talents as well. So, if you are soon going to be moving to a new place for your studies or a business project, then try finding yourself a perfect sharehouse for staying abroad. We promise that you will absolutely cherish this experience!

Share House Photos from BORDERLESS HOUSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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House Sharing Will Be A Good Way Of Living To Save Money

When moving to a new country, people have to start their lives out. They have a new job, must meet new people, make some friends, and they live in different surroundings. As exciting as it sounds, it can also be exhausting to adjust to everything new at once. It will also undoubtedly be expensive.

According to most foreigners that have moved to foreign countries, the biggest challenge that they faced after the move was finding accommodations. Some people end up at expensive studio apartments due to a lack of choice, others have to compromise on the locality of the apartment or pay high rents to enjoy a comfortable stay.

Not every house owner in east Asian countries is willing to rent their place to foreigners, and even then most of them ask for a local cosigner to guarantee on behalf of the tenant. The language and the cultural gap make local people feel that foreigners won’t understand them or get along with them. This is why they make no compromises on security money and ask for higher rents from foreigners.

Making a move can be an extensive and lifechanging task, which often disheartens people. Without friends and family around, they find it difficult to conduct an apartment search.

The solutions to all of the problems faced during apartment searching are offered by share houses. Share houses are rental houses with multiple rooms available for rent. While people have separate rooms, they also have common areas like the living room and kitchen. Share houses are mostly found in cities where the number of foreigners living in the city is high. The primary goal of a share house is to make sure that foreigners do not find it difficult to adjust to the new country.

Compared to apartments, share houses are a cheaper alternative for a comfortable accommodation. Along with clean rooms and basic amenities, share houses provide an opportunity for foreigners to make friends in the city.

People living at share houses are able to save money and have more flexibility in terms of the contract. If you’re on a small budget and are considering a move to countries such as Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, you might want to go through this article on how house-sharing could be a good way of living to save money.

Avoid Long Contract Periods

Most apartment rental contracts are signed for one year. The tenants have not experienced life in those apartments before signing the agreement. This is why when they experience some challenges living there, they are unable to move as they are bound by the contract. If they have to move by breaking the contract, they might have to pay a penalty.
Moreover, if you are required to move back to your country or some other place due to unexpected circumstances, then you will have to break the contract and will be charged.

Living in a share house is more flexible in situations like these. When living at a share house, if you do not like the place you are at, you can easily move out. Share houses are rented for shorter periods of time, so if you’re moving to a foreign country only for 6 months, staying at a share house could be your best money-saving bet.

Most share houses offer a room for the minimum stay of 1 month. Even if you are asked to sign a yearly contract, it will include a clause that if you give 30-45 days notice before moving out, then you will not be charged a penalty for moving out with less than a month’s notice. This offers relief to tenants who are unsure about the period of their stay in the nation.

Fully-Furnished Rentals

When having moved to a new apartment, you will need to furnish it as soon as possible for normal life to begin. Some of the furniture and appliances that you will need during your stay include a bed, table, cupboard, refrigerator, washing machine, water heater, air conditioning, etc. Buying furniture and appliances is a big investment. These items will likely cost you around one month’s rent.

Share houses are fully-furnished to ensure comfort. Every room has a bed and cupboard, whereas the common rooms, kitchen, and bathrooms are equipped with all the required furniture and appliances. The bed, pillows. cupboard, etc. are offered at a one-time fee that is below 10000 Yen.

When someone moves to a share house, they only need to carry their everyday personal belongings. They do not need to spend money on furniture or decor and therefore are able to save money. They are able to use appliances that they might not have purchased themselves if they were to rent a private apartment. For example, a dishwasher.

When they move to another country, they do not have to worry about selling or transporting furniture and appliances. This takes a lot of cost load that they are already bearing, off of their shoulders.

Many share houses even offer luxury amenities like a home theatre and fitness studio for the housemates. This is done to attract people to the share house and provide value for their money.

Free Internet

Whether you are a student, working professional, or tourist, the internet is a necessity for everyone. It helps people stay connected, updated, and entertained. To enjoy seamless internet connectivity, most people have Wi-Fi installed at their apartments.

Setting up the internet at your apartment will be some cost to you. You will also have to pay some extra cost in the beginning. There are not many landlords that will provide free internet to their tenants. However, share houses offer free internet connectivity to all its housemates at no extra cost.

The cost of the internet is already included in the monthly rent. The internet connectivity is strong and the housemates can enjoy smooth surfing. Access to the internet is limited to the housemates to avoid usage by outsiders which would cause poor connectivity.

Less Initial Fees

Share house managers do not expect you to pay a few month’s rent as security or downpayment. The initial fee is comparatively much lower than what is charged by apartment landlords. This enables most people to expand their budget and rent a room at a luxury share house. They are even able to spend money on sightseeing around the new country.
The initial fee at the BORDERLESS HOUSES is more reasonable compared to a typical apartment or condominium.

It does not matter which country you move to, the brokerage costs are usually high. While brokers are quite efficient at finding accommodations, they are often working in their best interests rather than yours. When renting a share house, you can eliminate the need for hiring a broker. Share houses are easy to find as they usually have an online presence. When renting a room at a share house, you will not have to hire a broker and can directly contact the manager. This will help you save some money.

Lower Rents

With the increase in the number of foreigners coming to east Asian countries and local people moving to industrial areas, cities are getting crowded. This has led to a hike in rental prices in the city. For example, on average, renting an ordinary apartment in a good Japanese locality will cost you somewhere between 97000 Yen to 200000 Yen per month. The rent will depend on the city that you live in, the size of the apartment, proximity to the market or train stations, and the amenities offered.

The monthly rent of staying a share house is lower than that of renting an apartment. If you have a low budget, you can also rent a bed in a shared room or dormitory. This way, you will be able to use all the house amenities, without having to pay for a private room.

The downpayment is lower at share houses and the maintenance fee is reasonable. What’s more, most share houses are located near train stations and in low-crime localities. They offer easy connectivity to most places in the city and do not empty the tenant’s pockets.

Conclusion

Quite evidently, the process of finding an accommodation in Japan for reasonable prices can be an exhausting task. Add to that the expenses that come with moving to a new place, like buying home appliances and paying maintenance costs. However, worry not, because you can always rent a room at a share house and save yourself some money.

BORDERLESS HOUSE is a share house company with many share houses in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. The ratio of local people and foreigners at these share houses is kept equal. The motto of the company is to welcome the people that stay there and ensure their comfort. At BORDERLESS HOUSE, the rooms are rented at affordable prices, and the company offers shared rooms and dorms for people with lower budgets.

If you have recently moved to Japan and are looking for accommodation to ensure a comfortable stay, you can reach out to us at BORDERLESS HOUSE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

작성일자

What Is A Sharehouse?

A sharehouse is a rental space where people who are living independently, gather to live together. Except for private rooms, all other spaces are shared with fellow tenants. The shared spaces include the lounge area, where tenants can interact with one another, the kitchen, where they can prepare a variety of cuisines and meals, and the bathroom.

Share houses are mainly occupied by similarly aged (young and middle-aged) independently living locals or foreigners who have moved to Japan. Share houses appeal to this group of people due to the diversity, comfort of living, and fun that they offer to its tenants.

In the 1990s, with the increase of the foreigner population in Japan, people were introduced to a new accommodation medium called ‘gaijin houses’ or ‘foreigner houses’. Share houses are the modern version of a gaijin house. Today, these houses have become multicultural environments, providing shared spaces for locals and foreigners to interact with one another.

Popularity Of Share Houses

The increasing focus on shared spaces in television dramas and the collective generational desire to interact with new people and explore new things has led to the popularity of share houses in east Asia.

The Share House Culture

According to a 2015 study, 1.75% of Japan’s population consists of immigrants. Some of these immigrants are foreigners who have moved to the city for work, education, or travel. With the growing population in metro cities, accommodations in Japan are getting harder to find and more costly. Sharehouses offer a fully-furnished space for independently living locals and foreigners, providing both a cost-effective and a multicultural option.

Different companies provide sharehouses with different themes, aiming to bring like-minded people together. Some shares houses are based on similar interests like sports, while there are some share houses that are only for girls or for single mothers, etc.

When living at a share house, one can learn about local culture, taste authentic local food, understand the local lifestyle, and make friends with local residents. BORDERLESS HOUSE is one of the leading share house companies in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, as they offer a variety of multicultural shares houses.

After co-living for a period of time, and in some cases even sharing a room, housemates leave their sharehouses with strong friendships with individuals from various countries across the globe.

Share House v/s Room Share: The Better Rental

When moving to another country, most people go for the conventional choice of a rental accommodation i.e. leasing an apartment or sharing a rental house. While the cost of a rental is divided between flatmates in a shared rental, the overhead costs and the money spent during the first month of leasing can empty your pockets.

A rental apartment has to be furnished, the monthly bills for electricity, gas, internet, and water have to be paid, and the cost of repairs, if any, must be shouldered by the flatmates.
By contrast, when renting a space in a share house, the tenants all pay a monthly rent and maintenance fee, and the management details are all handled by the sharehouse company.

A rental apartment or room is generally shared by people who either are friends or have previously decided to group together for the purpose of leasing the space together. While living with someone you already know may sound more comfortable, it leaves little space for learning. If you and your roommates are all foreigners, then it will be increasingly difficult for you to immerse yourself in the local way of living.

What Kind Of Personality Fits Share House Life well?

1. An open heart

Obviously, a share house constitutes communal spaces, which means you’ll share your space with your housemates who come from everywhere around the world. Everyone has their own different backgrounds, personalities and experiences, so, an open heart and mind are important for anyone considering staying in a share house.

2. People who love to make new friends!

Communication is one of the main concept points of BORDERLESS HOUSE. Most of our tenants expect to be placed in an environment where tenants are willing to communicate and interact to each other! So, make an effort not to hide away in your room, and instead, join your housemates, enjoy your time together, and make it memorable!

3. Maintain house cleanliness and environment with other housemates

A clean and comfortable environment requires all the housemates to work on maintaining it together. In BORDERLESS HOUSE, all tenants will need to take turns to do the housework together!

BORDERLESS HOUSE

BORDERLESS HOUSE is an International share house company with 122 share houses and 1285 rooms available for rent in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. BORDERLESS HOUSE caters to a large number of tenants every month. These tenants are from around 50 different countries and come to the share house with their own cultural knowledge to impart and a lot to gain from other housemates.

The ratio of locals and foreigners in a share house depends upon each share house company. The resident ratio between locals and foreigners at BORDERLESS HOUSE share houses is equal. This guarantees foreigners an opportunity to interact with locals and learn the culture, language, and traditions of the country.

The essence of a share house by BORDERLESS HOUSE is to create a multicultural space, where borders do not matter- where people from different countries across the world live together and share experiences. Residents teach and learn from each other, and become lifelong friends.

The Benefits Of Staying At A BORDERLESS HOUSE

● When you move to another country, you come across a lot of new and unexpected things. The food, the lifestyle, the language, the culture, and people’s perspectives are all new and strange at first. While some people find it easy to adapt into new spaces, others might have trouble interacting with people and making friends. Living together under the same roof, provides an immediate community of friends and a great environment for people to start talking.

● When living together for an extended period, housemates can learn each other’s culture and way of living. Interaction with people from different cultures helps you broaden your perspectives and learn new things about human nature.
Living with locals can help you learn the culture and folklore of the country. You can even celebrate local festivals, i.e. Chinese New Year, Seollal, and Shogatsu with local people!

● If you have moved to either Japan, Korea, or Taiwan for the long term, then knowledge of the local language will certainly come in handy. With the help your local housemates, you can simplify your life by learning the local language. Knowing the local language will help you better navigate around the country and take a step towards being accepted as a resident of your new country!

● When living at a share house, you can benefit from the advice and knowledge of your local housemates. Once you become friends, you can visit popular local restaurants and bars together. If you need to buy something, they can recommend the best shops in the area, or even accompany you to one. Basically, when living in a share house, you will never feel alone despite being in a foreign country.

● While there are many social benefits of living at a share house, it is also economically beneficial for people who are living alone. The monthly cost of staying at a share house is generally cheaper than that of a private apartment. Apart from the rent and maintenance fee, the tenants are not expected to pay for additional facilities like the internet, water, gas, etc. In some cases they can share the cost of cooking with other tenants and save money while making friends.

● Considering that a lot of people are housed together, share houses generally offer better and smarter house appliances. Some share houses even offer home theatres and fitness studios.

● To make the life of tenants at the share house easier, share house companies have dedicated house management staff to oversee the maintenance of the share house. From broken appliances to leaking pipes, every big and small maintenance job is handled by the company staff so that the tenants of the share house have one less thing to worry about.

BORDERLESS HOUSE is located in many different cities, including Tokyo, Seoul, and Taipei, amongst others. These houses are located in areas that are nearby to local markets, stations, and other regularly visited places to ensure maximized convenience and ease of living for the tenants.

We are a customer-oriented rental share house company and provide free special programs for our tenants.

➔ House Exchange Program: We are an international company. When a tenant from BORDERLESS HOUSE is traveling to another country or city, where another BORDERLESS HOUSE is located, then they can stay at one of our other houses without any additional charges. This exchange can last for a week or even a month! The tenants can arrive in a new country, meet local people at the sharehouse and benefit from their knowledge of the city. Who knows, they might even find someone to take them sightseeing!

➔ Language Exchange Program: The Language exchange program enables foreign tenants to learn the local language from other local tenants at our share houses.

➔ BORDERLESS Diners: Every once in a while, there is an international cuisine gathering for our tenants. This gathering is a place for tenants to get to know one another and enjoy delicious delicacies together.

➔ BORDERLESS events: These events are organized for the occupants of multiple share houses to come together. This way, the tenants have a wider networking platform, and can meet new local and foreign BORDERLESS HOUSE residents for a fun time!

All the programs and features offered by BORDERLESS HOUSE are created with the focus of erasing borders at the forefront. Our goal is to create culturally enriched spaces for independently living people in the respective countries.

If you’re looking for a share house rental either in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, you can reach out to us at BORDERLESS HOUSE.

작성일자

【해외여행 갈래요?】 여러분의 하우스메이트가 다른나라에서도 여러분을 기다리고 있어요!

안녕하세요!
보더리스 하우스 여러분 🙂

혹시 해외 여행하는 거 좋아 하시나요?

보더리스 하우스는 한국, 일본 그리고 대만에서 쉐어 하우스를 운영 하고 있어요 .
그래서 저희는 입주자 분들만을위한 특별한 프로그램으로 다른 나라의 쉐어 하우스에서도 무료로 지내 드리게 도와주고 있어요 !

이것을 “하우스 익스체인지” 라고 해요🙂

보더리스 하우스의 입주자라면 최소 5 박부터 최대 1 달까지 무료로 지내실 수 있어요. 그래서 일본이나 대만에 여행 혹은 방학 동안 짧게 언어를 공부하러 가신다면 매우 편하실 거라고 말씀 드릴 수 있어요!

만약에 처음으로 방문하는 나라에 혼자 여행하게되었을 때,이 프로그램을 사용한다면, 어떤 모습일까요?

오늘, 하우스 익스체인지 프로그램을 통해 도쿄에서 한국으로 오신 Motomu 님을 소개 해드 리고자 해요.

Motomu의 프로필

· 도쿄 내 대학교 4 학년
· 내년 봄부터 고향에서 직장을 다니실 예정
· 보더리스 하우스에서 반년 넘게 거주 하시고 계심
· 영어를 공부하고 다양한 나라의 친구들 을 사귀고 싶어 보더리스 하우스로 입주 하심
· 음악과 서예, 요리 , 검도를 좋아 하심

 

(왼쪽 ↓ 입주 한 날, 하우스에서 친구를 사귈 수 있었어요!)

“하우스 익스체인지 프로그램”을 사용하게 된 계기는 무엇일까요?

그 이유는, 한번도 방문 해보지 않은 나라에서도 하우스 메이트를 만나 그들과 친구가 될 수있어서였습니다.

그리고 저는 어떠한 수수료도 낼 필요가 없었고이 조건 또한 매력적이게 다가 왔어요! 금전적 여유가없는 학생들에게 좋은 컨셉 같았어요. (웃음)

 

(↓ 몇 시간 만에 쉽게 하우스 메이트들과 가까워 질 수 있었어요!)

왜 한국 이었죠?

제가 한국으로 하 익을 신청 한 이유는 저는 후쿠오카 출신이라 한국 이랑 꽤 가까운 곳에서 지내고있어서 였어요. 그리고 대부분 저의 친구들은 이미 한국을 방문해 본 경험이 있었죠 .

또한 시간이 충분히있는 동안되도록 빨리 한국에 방문해보고 싶다고 생각하고 있었고 매운 음식도 좋아해서 먹어보고 싶은 마음도있었습니다!

(↓ Korean food Motomu tried while he was in Korea,)

하우스 메이트 분들과 어떻게 시간을 보내곤 했나요?

저는 모든 하메들과 시간을 보낼 수 있었어요!

제가 도착했던 날, 하메들 중 한명 인 Alice가 저를 위해 요리를 해주 었어요. 그녀는 모두에게 정말 따뜻하고 친절한 사람 이었어요. 엄마 처럼요. 전 그녀의 따뜻한 환영에 정말 행복 했어요.

만약 제가 거실에 가면, 누군가를 만날 수 있었어요. 그래서 제 생각에 항상 하메들과 술을 마셨던 것 같아요 . (웃음)

하우스 내에는 일본인 입주자 분들이 있었고 그 친구들이 유명 관광지를 가이드 해줬어요. 저희는 몇 몇 역사적인 장소도 방문했고, 한국 음식도 함께 즐겼어요.

정말 .. 많이 먹었고 술도 많이 마셨지 만 최고로 즐거웠어요!

 

(↓ The places he visited)

가장 기억에 남는 경험이 있나요?

하우스 메이트와 하메의 친구와 친구의 친구와 함께 술을 마셨을 때 인 것 같아요. (웃음) 대부분이 서로 처음 본 사이 였어요.

처음에는, 그 자리에서 저만 처음이고 아는 사람이 없다고 생각 했어요. 그런데 알고 보니까 대부분 사람들이 처음 만나는 자리 더라구요. 누구는 교토의 보더리스 하우스에서 지내다가 한국으로 여행 오신 분도 계셨어요. 

약속되지 않은 만남이었고 모르는 멤버들 이었지만 보더리스 하우스로 연결되었고 저희는 빠르게 친해질 수 있었어요. 그리고이게 제가 이곳에서 지내는 동안 가장 기억에 남는 순간이에요!

 

(↓ 한국 음식을 같이 먹었을 때)

스스로가 느끼기에 새로운 모습을 발견 한 점이 있다면?

제가 한국에서 지낸 쉐어 하우스는 도쿄에서 지내던 곳보다 훨씬 큰 곳 이었어요. 더 많은 하메들이 있었고 하우스 내 분위기도 달랐죠.

이건 아마 입주자가 많아였던 것 같아요.하지만 모두 가족 같았고 다시 만나고 싶어요.

코 엔지 2 하우스 는 제가 일본에서 지냈던 하우스에요. 하우스 내에는 정말 팬시 한 장비들 과 음악 스튜디오가 있죠 .하지만 몇 입주자 분들은 자신의 목적 만으로 스튜디오를 이용하곤 했어요 . 저는 커뮤니티를 좀 더 활성화시키기 위해 함께 그 장소를 함께 이용하고 싶어요. 조금씩 그들의 마음을 바꾸는 게 중요 할 것 같단 생각이 들었어요 !

저는 코 엔지 2 하우스의 하메들에게 하우스 내의 환경을 서울 쉐어 하우스 에서처럼 바꾸자고 말하고 싶어요!

 

(↓ 밤에 한강에서)

더 말하고 싶은 게 있나요?

저는 보더리스 하우스가 미국과 호주에도 있었으면 좋겠어요! (하하)

(스태프 : 맞아요! 실현시키기 위해 최선을 다하겠습니다 !!!!)　

 

(↓ 하우스 주변 모습. 모든 입주자가 이웃 강아지를 귀여워하고있다.)

편집자 노트

일본에서 그는, 일본의 하우스에서 지내며 다른 나라에서 온 새로운 입주자를 현지인으로써 반갑게 맞아 주었다.하지만 서울에서는, 그가 다른 나라에서 온 입주자가되어 환영을 받았다.

이건 그에게있어 새로운 경험이었을 것이다. 

당신의 하우스 메이트는 당신이 방문 해보지 않았던 나라 혹은 지금 거주하고 있지 않은 나라에서 기다리고 있을지도 모른다 .
보더리스 하우스는 세계를 연결할 수 있는 그런 공동체이다 .

보더리스 하우스에서 집 같은, 가족 같은 여행 경험을 해보는 건 어떨까요.
혼자 여행하는 것과는 완전히 다를 수 밖에 없을 거에요 .

 

하우스 익스체인지의 자세한 정보는 여기 를 참고 해주세요!