Woke up late because I could and went to this huge shopping mall place, rumored to be the largest in Eastern Japan. It was pretty nice but I was mostly trying to kill time and see what the place was like. Some nice shops so I will probably stop by some other time.
Finally finalized my housing paperwork and all I have to do tomorrow is pay the first month's rent (which, incidentally, is actually 4.05 times the actual rent) and get my key. Japanese rental system has a lot of "hidden" fees that everyone knows about. You usually pay an extra 1-2 months rent to the owner, put down 1-2 months for a deposit (which you will most likely not get back because the money is used to repair and damage, including wear and tear, after you move out, and around 1 month to the real estate agent (mine was 1.05). I was lucky because the deposit and gift money was only one month each. I feel sorry for people who have to pay up to half a year's rent for one month.
Played some volleyball with Taiwanese students there. First time since high school and I was not that good, though surprisingly I was not as bad as I thought I would be. My arms were really red though.
Once I move I should have more consistent internet. See you guys then!
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I love how so many of your activities revolve around shopping =)
ReplyDeleteLol, jt. Why ditch poor LJ? She's crying in the corner. It's making it hard to read your blog.
ReplyDeleteBut it seems like you are getting settling in well!
I need to ask you an important request though. Please occasionally describe your daily meals...it's imperative that you do so. : P
Daniel