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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Naoko's family in Tokyo
A cut in working hours left Naoko short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
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Following a long illness in the family, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $950.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, 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 two part-time jobs, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $950 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $560
• Late fees and court costs: $200
• Utilities in arrears: $190
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2026-07-02
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Naoko
Update from Tokyo: I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
3% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you. - Naoko
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sending love, Naoko. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.
Shared this with my family. Love from Nuremberg.
Sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Giza.
Sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Fresno.
Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Berlin this morning. Thinking of Tokyo!
Take care, Naoko. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Tokyo.