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This apartment is in Shizuoka City, Japan. Rent is 100,000 yen per month or roughly $1,275.00 USD. "3LDK" stands for 3 rooms plus Living Dining and Kitchen areas. Each apartment also includes one parking spot. If we decide to rent this place we will need to give the landlord a non-refundable gift of several months rent. This custom is called "key money". This custom is thought to have originated after the war when housing was scarce and renters were truely grateful to secure a place in such a tight market. The custom of giving key money is showing signs of fading in modern Japan. ---- Welcome to the YouTube Bullet Train channel. My name is Kurt Bell and I am delighted that you have taken some time to share a little of Japan with me. I'm available on Facebook and Google+ if you have questions or just want to chat and say hi. I can also be found at the JVLOG forum with other Japan-related content creators. All links are listed below. I look forward to meeting you on-line. Have a great day! Be my friend on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LylesBrother On Google+ https://plus.google.com/u/0/?tab=wX#113821142940008317194/posts At the JVLOG forum (my username there is "LylesBrother"): http://jvlog.org You can also reach me via email at the following address: softypapa@gmail.com