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Also, let your neighbors know you need stuff. They're itching to get rid of their old microwaves, TVs, futons, you name it, so they can buy new ones. Disposing of large garbage items is expensive, so it saves them money to give it to you.

Mochizu motarezu -- one hand washes the other!

Also if you're in a big city, check for sayonara sales on metropolis.co.jp or the local gaijin rags.