Show Notes
Hi. In this episode, I talk about how to move cheaply in Japan. I have moved 14 times, so I have a lot of experience and tips to share with you.
Listen to this simple Japanese podcast, relax, and use it to practice your listening and shadowing. 🎧
00:00 Intro: How to Move Cheaply in Japan (日本で安く引っ越す方法) 01:06 High Initial Moving Costs Explained (初期費用の種類) 03:32 How to Reduce Rent Costs: No Key Money & Free Rent (礼金なし・フリーレント) 04:54 The Best & Cheapest Season to Move (引っ越しの安い時期) 06:04 Negotiating the Lock Exchange Fee (鍵交換費用の交渉) 07:40 Negotiating the Pest Control Fee (害虫対策費の交渉) 08:48 When and How to Negotiate Properly (交渉のベストなタイミング) 11:01 The Ultimate Negotiation: Agency Fees & AD (仲介手数料とADの裏話) 16:23 Okkei's Failed Negotiation Story (Okkeiの失敗談と不動産の最強カード) 19:26 How to Save on Moving Companies (引っ越し業者の料金を安くする) 22:16 Warning: Bulk Quote Sites & Phone Calls (一括見積もりの注意点) 23:23 Finding Cheap Movers: Kurashi no Market (おすすめサイト：暮らしのマーケット) 26:03 Negotiating with Major Moving Companies (大手業者との交渉術) 27:41 Disposing of Large Furniture & Oversized Garbage (粗大ゴミ・不要品の処分) 29:38 Conclusion & Recommended Housing for Foreigners (まとめ・外国人におすすめのUR賃貸) 👇Learn N5 Immersion Program https://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/
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