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- 4 Apr 2014
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I am preparing to move in February. There are currently two issues that worry me the most - getting rid of stuff I won't need anymore and hauling everything else to my new destination. Let me share my current considerations:
Getting rid of stuff.
I will have to get rid of a fridge, a gas stove, a bicycle, a semi-double sized futon set (敷き＋掛け), a low foldable dining table, a mirror and two bath stools (i use one as a テレビ台 for my 22-inch TV) I'm thinking about posting in giveaway/mottainai groups/websites, my language school's bulletin board, ask my landlord if he wants anything. While I'm sure the bicycle will be jumped at (perhaps I should even sell it for a couple of thousand yen), there is a risk that anything else will end up as bulky garbage. I intend to use most of the things from the above-mentioned list to the very last day, so the timing for picking them up is rather strict. That's why I am also contemplating about giving everything to a second-hand retailer such as Treasure Factory, so that pick up time can be appointed.
Moving stuff.
I'm thinking about packing everything else into 100 and 120-size boxes (including my 22-inch TV which I really like for its functionality and size. Besides, I also use it as a display/speakers for my laptop via HDMI) and send the boxes to my new workplace, so that they keep everything until I rent an apartment. I was very lucky to receive the keys and move in the very next day after visiting a realtor at my current place, but I was told that it usually takes up to 10 days of formalities after signing the rental contract in Japan. I use this chart as a price reference, which appears reasonable to me.
One more thing. Notifying all the institutions about my new postal address (which will be my new workplace's address for a while), to receive all the bills and other important correspondence. Is there an easy way, like simply notifying my local post office to redirect all the correspondence?
Getting rid of stuff.
I will have to get rid of a fridge, a gas stove, a bicycle, a semi-double sized futon set (敷き＋掛け), a low foldable dining table, a mirror and two bath stools (i use one as a テレビ台 for my 22-inch TV) I'm thinking about posting in giveaway/mottainai groups/websites, my language school's bulletin board, ask my landlord if he wants anything. While I'm sure the bicycle will be jumped at (perhaps I should even sell it for a couple of thousand yen), there is a risk that anything else will end up as bulky garbage. I intend to use most of the things from the above-mentioned list to the very last day, so the timing for picking them up is rather strict. That's why I am also contemplating about giving everything to a second-hand retailer such as Treasure Factory, so that pick up time can be appointed.
Moving stuff.
I'm thinking about packing everything else into 100 and 120-size boxes (including my 22-inch TV which I really like for its functionality and size. Besides, I also use it as a display/speakers for my laptop via HDMI) and send the boxes to my new workplace, so that they keep everything until I rent an apartment. I was very lucky to receive the keys and move in the very next day after visiting a realtor at my current place, but I was told that it usually takes up to 10 days of formalities after signing the rental contract in Japan. I use this chart as a price reference, which appears reasonable to me.
One more thing. Notifying all the institutions about my new postal address (which will be my new workplace's address for a while), to receive all the bills and other important correspondence. Is there an easy way, like simply notifying my local post office to redirect all the correspondence?
If you intend to keep it you could even send it by takyubin which is not that expensive. You will just need a bike box which your bike shop can provide free of charge.
