There's so much furniture I need to get...and I'm starting to become impatient waiting for my paycheck. Not to mention I have bills to pay when my paycheck arrives so I don't know how much furniture I'll be able to buy.

Many people told me that they were also struggling the first couple months when they moved into their apartments in Tokyo. The initial costs are just so incredibly high.
So I decided to make a list of all the things I wanted and needed. Thankfully, I already had a friend help me get the things I desperately needed- like a mat to sleep on but now I realize I need more and quickly.

I also decided to make a financing journal to help me get all my finances in check.
That has been extremely helpful and it also leaves me with time to focus on my studies which I've been seriously avoiding!


So anyway here is the list of all the things I need/want.

Bedroom/Living room
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Bed or Futon
Sheets/blanket
Iron/Iron board
Rug
Low Table
Floor Chair
Floor sofa
Book shelf (skinny and tall)
Dresser
TV stand
Trash can/recycle can
Full length mirror


Landry/Bathroom 
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Laundry machine
Outdoor laundry pole and hangers
Vacuum machine
Shower Stool/bucket
Shower caddy
Bathroom trash can
Laundry hamper
Laundry rack (to go over laundry machine)


Front Entrance/Kitchen/Outdoor
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Refrigerator
Storage unit (to go over refrigerator)
Rice cooker
Microwave
Blender
Pots and Pans
Dishes(cups/glasses/bow;s/plates/tray)
Silverware( chopsticks/spoons/forks)
Cooking supplies( spatula/tongs/ cutting board/whisk/etc)
Container for silverware and cooking supplies
Dish towel, sponge, scrubber, apron
Kettle
Good Sharp Knifes
Table Cloth/Place mats
Food
Umbrella basket
Basic tool box
First aid kit
Bike







I also took pictures at Don Quixote with my friend to make note of the prices of the things I wanted.