- Small items can be found at the 100-yen stores (plastic boxes, drawer organizers, cooking utensils, plastic wrap, cups and dishes, dish scrubbers, detergent).
- Foreigners come and go, so check on local boards and forums to see if there is anything for sale.
- Ask where the nearest second-hand store is. Used goods are often quite good and more than sufficient for a starter apartment or short-term stay.
You will need:
- a cook stove - gas or LP gas depending on your services. Electric plates are available but electricity rates are high.
- a microwave - saves time and energy; most people don't have baking ovens so consider a conventional oven a luxury and try to do without unless you are here for the long haul
- a refrigerator-
- a futon set, a bottom futon and a comforter. You may want to purchase pillows separately, the ones in most sets have beans or plastic pellets in them.
- lights and lamps - depending on what is already provided
- clothes washing machine and laundry poles for hanging up clothes (driers are expensive and not practical for the short term)
- kotatsu table
- small room stove for heat if your apartment is not centrally heated
- garbage containers; cleaning supplies for toilet,tub, kitchen
- cooking pots, basic utensils, eating utensils, dishes, cups
- cushions to sit on
- a small dinette set in the kitchen
- indoor slippers
- drapes (heavy ones are more insulating and afford more privacy at night)
- shelves and storage - there are all kinds of collapsible containers and knock-together shelving for clothes, shoes, books
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