No matter how minimal your possessions, how organized your closets, or how inventive your storage solutions, sometimes small Japanese apartments just aren’t big enough to hold all of your belongings. Rather than grapple with constant clutter or throw out half of your worldly goods, why not try a popular storage method that keeps unneeded items in one convenient place outside your home?
Rental storage is commonly used in Japan to store personally valuable but temporarily unneeded items, such as skis, surfboards, old toys, and furniture. Many people also store seasonal items, such as winter or summer clothing, blankets, and coats, simply rotating items in and out as required by the weather.
Customers can choose from a variety of storage-unit sizes, from small cupboards or safes to units as big as an entire room. It is possible to find a rental storage facility to suit your exact needs and rid yourself of unsightly clutter.
The wide availability of rental storage facilities means that many are within a convenient distance of major train stations or residential areas. Most places operate 24 hours a day, making access easy. Some companies take convenience a step further, offering a pickup-and-delivery service. Trained movers will come to your house at a prearranged time and take away anything you want to put into storage. Of course, they will also bring it back whenever you need it. For those with busy lives, services like these can make a world of difference, transforming a cluttered, stressful living environment into a tidy, serene home.
Some rental-storage companies offer units with temperature and humidity control as well as extra security, ideal for your most precious items. Enjoy peace of mind knowing that your valuable belongings are being stored in the best environment possible, free from the threat of mold, damage, or theft.
Once you have decided which items to put into rental storage, why not make your living space the best it can be by trying Kurashinity’s trial cleaning service? Our fluent English-speaking housekeepers have been rigorously trained in luxury housekeeping services and Japanese hospitality, equipping them with the skills to expertly clean and tidy your home. Enjoy the sparkle and shine of a decluttered and refreshed home with Kurashinity.
Originally from the United Kingdom, Jessica is a writer and translator now living happily by the sea just south of Tokyo in Kamakura, Japan.
