For some folks, finding a place to live in Japan can be a challenge, particularly if you don't speak Japanese fluently. I'll be addressing this more in the coming months in terms of finding and renting an apartment (less than a week until we move!), but today I'd like to introduce a potential option (and Surviving in Japan's July sponsor) that might appeal to some of you: living in a share house.
The problem with sharehouses often is your 'housemates' and, if you don't particularly like them, then you might be easily annoyed by any of their actions, thus decreasing your happiness in the household. Personally, however, I find it a nice and practical idea.