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Keep a roof over Akari's head in Tokyo
A final eviction notice arrived last week. Akari needs $3,250 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Tokyo.
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After a sudden layoff at the construction firm, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,250.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, we must leave.
I have two young children at home. Moving isn't just an expense - it would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
I have started working weekend shifts, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
Funds go to the landlord and nowhere else. Any amount left over after the arrears are cleared will go toward next month's rent.
Where the $3,250 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $200
• First month of rent as a buffer: $420
• Rent arrears (3 months): $2,630
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- due date
- 2026-09-29
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Akari
We're at 14% thanks to 12 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Akari?
Thank you. If you're in Tokyo I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.
Rooting for you, Akari. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
shared it with a few friends. Love from Iași.
sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. Greetings from Setagaya
Shared it with a few friends. Take care!
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Akari!
Utilities in arrears is $200 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks, that means a lot.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless
Stay strong, Akari. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Bacolod
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Please keep us posted. Love from Tijuana.
You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 23 people at work. All the best.
wishing you the best, Akari. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Love from Jakarta Barat.
Hope things get better soon, Akari. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We're a small family in Stellenbosch but we're thinking of you.