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| Apartment Amenities Items provided by the BOE The following items will be loaned to you by the Board of Education: futon (Japanese sleeping mattress), washing machine, refrigerator, gas cooking range and overhead light fixtures (plus a fan if your apartment has no air-conditioner). At the end of your time with us we expect to have all items, except the futon, returned to us in good working condition. They will be used by the person who replaces you. Extra items or furniture can be purchased from ALTs who are leaving Japan. Other Furniture/Appliances Most apartments have air-conditioning installed, and all have gas for cooking/water heating. In previous years, the BOE has provided kerosene heaters, irons and ironing boards, vacuum cleaners, kotatsu (heated tables) and curtains, so most apartment should have these items. Your predecessor should not be charging you for items they received from the BOE! Items that have never been provided by the BOE would include beds, sofas, stereos, TVs, cooking utensils, etc. Your predecessor may have some of these home comforts for sale, which would save you the hassle of shopping when you arrive. |