3 The Living Environment

Gather information on the Internet, and also visit the site to check it out in person.
Information that can be collected online

• Housing-related subsidies, childcare support, and other government services provided by local governments
• Dangerous places and evacuation sites in case of disasters
• Location of schools, parks, hospitals, libraries, and other facilities, etc.

What to check on site

• Crime prevention, such as whether there are any blind spots or areas of insecurity along the route (path) you will use.
• Convenience in daily life, such as location of supermarkets and shopping malls, selection of goods, opening hours, etc.
• Facilities that may cause noise, odor, vibration, etc.