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Keep a roof over Taiga's head in Tokyo

After the closure of the factory, Taiga is 5 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan1,772 views
Taiga Tamura
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Tokyo
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Monday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,350. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, we must leave. I have a teenager still in school 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 night deliveries, 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 $2,350 goes: โ€ข Late fees and court costs: $300 โ€ข Rent arrears (5 months): $1,800 โ€ข Utilities in arrears: $250 With deep gratitude, Taiga
due date
2026-09-08
bill type
Rent arrears

Updates from Taiga

  1. Update from Tokyo: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 13% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 8% funded and I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears.

  • Lawrence D. Figueroa ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $200
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    โ€œYou got this! - Nakhon Ratchasimaโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $50
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    โ€œOnly $50 but hope it helps. - Chattanoogaโ€

  • Eunice Diana Gyamfi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $50
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    โ€œFrom Coatzacoalcos with love.โ€

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    โ€œSmall amount but sent with love. - Ikejaโ€

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    โ€œOnly $25 but hope it helps. - Phuketโ€

  • Gabriele Klein ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $25

    โ€œWishing you the best. Hope the October deadline works out.โ€

  • Maryam Layla Kassem ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $25

    โ€œWishing you the best. Thought of Taiga all day after reading this.โ€

  • Filip Michalak ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $25
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    โ€œFrom my family to yours! - Saskatoonโ€

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    โ€œFrom my family to yours. I'm in Lahore, thinking of you. - Lahoreโ€

  • Shivam D. Malhotra ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $15

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  • is there any paperwork, like the eviction notice, that backs this up?

    • Taiga TamuraOwnerAnswer

      I sent the eviction notice in when I posted. I'll upload a redacted copy this week. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Looking forward to the next update. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

    • Any update on how things are going in Tokyo?

      • hang in there. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Tokyo

        • Sending love, Taiga. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Tokyo

          • Thinking of you, Taiga. Hope this works out for you.

            • I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours.

              • hope it all works out. Hope you get there

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