1.8 KiB
1.8 KiB
Okinawa Move-In Checklist: Thomas Akamichi 905
1. Immediate Compliance & Logistics
- Submit Vehicle Plate Number: Take a photo of your rental car's license plate and email the 車両番号 (vehicle number) to Kikuchi-san immediately.
- Locate Parking Spot: Drive to "Detached Lot NO. 1" (離れ NO.1). Verify it matches the provided video/map.
- Room Inspection: Take photos of the apartment's condition (walls, furniture, appliances) upon entry for your records.
- Wi-Fi Setup: Check the router behind the TV for the SSID and Password.
2. Shopping Trip: Essential Consumables
Target: San-A Gushikawa Main City or Drugstore Mori
- Uruma City Designated Trash Bags (うるま市指定ゴミ袋):
- Red Text Bags: For "Burnables" (燃やせるごみ).
- Blue Text Bags: For "Non-burnables" (燃やせないごみ).
- Paper Goods: Toilet paper and paper towels.
- Toiletries: Hand soap, body wash, shampoo, and conditioner.
- Laundry: Laundry detergent (and fabric softener if preferred).
- Linens: Bath towels and hand towels.
3. Kitchen & Food Prep
- Cooking Staples: Butter, salt, black pepper, and cooking oil.
- Quick Meal Supplies: Pasta, garlic (for stovetop garlic bread), and basic snacks.
- Japanese Ingredients: Soy sauce, mirin, and ramen components (Chashu prep items).
- Water: 2L bottled water (recommended due to the high mineral content/hardness of Okinawa tap water).
4. Administrative Reminders
- Trash Rules: Review the "ごみだしのルール" document once Kikuchi-san sends it.
- Check-Out Deadline: Note that keys must be returned to the mailbox by 12:00 PM on May 20th to avoid the ¥20,000 replacement fee.