What This Site Is
Nippon Climat is an editorial website. We publish articles, guides, and data comparisons about relocating to Japan, with a specific focus on how climate affects the cost and experience of living in different Japanese cities. Our content is based on our own experiences, survey responses from other expats, and publicly available data about weather, rent, and utility costs.
What This Site Is Not
We are not immigration lawyers. Nothing on this site constitutes legal advice about visas, residence status, work permits, or Japanese immigration law. If you need immigration advice, consult a licensed immigration lawyer or the nearest Japanese immigration office.
We are not real estate agents or property managers. We don't broker apartments, arrange viewings, or represent landlords. Any mention of specific buildings, neighborhoods, or rental prices is informational only. We don't have relationships with property management companies, and we don't receive commissions for apartment referrals.
We are not financial advisors. Our cost-of-living data is based on self-reported expenses and our own bills. Your actual costs will vary based on your lifestyle, apartment choice, energy usage habits, and other factors. Use our numbers as a starting point for your own budgeting, not as a guarantee.
We are not medical professionals. Health information on this site — about heat stroke, seasonal allergies, seasonal affective disorder, and other climate-related health topics — is general in nature and not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have health concerns, consult a doctor.
Content Accuracy
We make every effort to ensure our content is accurate and up to date. We update our data annually based on new survey responses and our own utility bills. However, rent prices fluctuate, weather patterns shift, and utility rates change. The information on this site may not reflect the most current conditions in your target city.
We maintain a corrections log that tracks every error we've found and fixed. If you spot something that looks wrong, please let us know.
No Liability
Nippon Climat Media LLC and its contributors are not liable for any decisions you make based on the content of this site. If you choose to move to Sapporo based on our recommendation and then discover that you hate snow, that's on you. If you rent an apartment we described as well-insulated and find it drafty, take it up with your landlord. If you underestimate your utility budget and run short on cash, we can't help with that.
Relocation involves risk. Climate is one factor among many. Job availability, visa status, language ability, social support, and personal preferences all matter. Our guides cover one dimension. You are responsible for considering all dimensions before making a move.
Intellectual Property
All content on this site — articles, tables, images, data compilations — is the property of Nippon Climat Media LLC unless otherwise noted. The text is protected by copyright. The data tables are protected by copyright as compilations.
You may share links to our pages freely. You may quote short excerpts (up to 200 words) with attribution. You may not republish our full articles, copy our data tables into your own site or publication, or use our content for commercial purposes without written permission.
If you want to use our data in an academic paper, news article, or other publication, contact us. We're generally happy to grant permission with proper attribution.
External Links
We link to external websites — Suumo, Homes.co.jp, government resources, product pages — for your convenience. We don't control these sites and aren't responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability. Follow external links at your own discretion.
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Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, USA. Any disputes arising from your use of this site will be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Cook County, Illinois.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact
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Nippon Climat Media LLC
233 S Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60606
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Last updated: January 2026.