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In case of conventional apartments, the cost for utilities such as gas and electricity is not included in the
rent.
Before moving into an apartment, contact the utility companies' nearest offices in order to get the supply
started on the day you move in.
There are two types of gas supplies, City gas 'toshi gas' and propane (cylinder).
Ask your landlord or real estate agency on which type of gas is to be used.
Please visit Tsukuba Gakuen Gas website to see more information about City
gus: http://www.gas-tsukuba.co.jp/english/index.html  |
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 Getting the gas supply started: 'kaisetsu'
You have to call the gas corporation and determine the date when you want to start using the gas, after
making the contract. The gasman comes on that day to open the valve. Most leasehold properties are
not equipped with gas cookers. So you need to buy it beforehand.
 Charge: 'ryokin'
Gas charges are billed monthly, Gas charges includes the basic charge and the charge according to the
actual amount you used. You can choose payment method in two ways.
(1) Automatic withdrawal from your bank account.
(2) Pay each month according to the bill you will receive.
 Moving out: 'tenshutu'
You must notify the gas company one day before you move out.
Getting the Water supply: 'jo-ge suido no kaisetu'
When moving in, contact the Tsukuba Water Department of the City Office 'tsukuba-shi okyakusama
Center' (Tel:029-851-2811/ Open:8:30-17:15). You will be able to use it a few minutes later.
When you move out, you must inform them at least three days before your moving out.
Utility bills: 'ryokin'
Water charges are billed monthly including the basic charge and the change according to the actual
amount you used. You can choose payment method in two ways.
(1) Automatic withdrawal from your bank account,
(2) Pay each month according to the bill you will receive.
Fill your address, your name, and the date you start using, on the postcard that is hanged down from
the main breaker soon after you enter the room, and send it to the office of Tokyo Electric Power
Company.
Electricity becomes available immediately after you turn on the breaker.
Pleases visit the Tokyo Electric Power Company website to see more informatin.
http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/customer/guide/service-e.html
In Tsukuba, there are nine of classification of the garbage.
Please visit the Tsukuba City website to see more information.
 Tsukuba City HP : http://www.tsukubainfo.jp/living/
| NHK ( Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai, Japan Broadcasting Corporation) |
NHK is Japan's public television and radio broadcaster.
When you install the first TV set in your residence, please telephone NHK. An NHK representative will
call on you to arrange for the signing of the Contract.
Receiving fees are payable from the month you installed a television set.
Please visit the NHK website to see more information :
http://pid.nhk.or.jp/jushinryo/multilingual/english/index.htm |
