Moving soon in Tokyo and not sure where to start? Begin with three things: set a deadline, write down how you want to live in your new home, and tidy by category, starting with clothes.

Your home stresses you out, but you're too embarrassed to let anyone see it? You don't need to tidy up first. Why it's so hard alone in Tokyo, and how to start.

How much does a home organizer cost in Tokyo? Typical prices, how organizers differ from cleaners and junk removal, extra costs, and what to check before you book.

Moving into a temporary home in Tokyo? What to bring, where to store the rest (and why humidity matters), and how to find things again later.

Moving to a smaller home in Tokyo? Ask one question for each item: do I really need this? Keep it or let it go, store only what doesn't fit, and start early.

Keep only what you will use or truly love in your new home. Here is what usually goes, how early to start, and how to actually let things go in Tokyo.

Most people who want to organize their home already know they need help. What holds them back is a simpler question: what actually happens? Here is what working with an English-speaking home organizer in Tokyo looks like, from the first call to the final session."