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What can I do about noisy neighbors in Japan?
This article discusses the laws and regulations regarding noise pollution from neighbors in Japan. It outlines what is considered to be noisy, who is responsible for dealing with it, how to handle noisy neighbors, tips for dealing with them, when to seek professional help and the resources available. The best way of handling noisy neighbors is through communication - politely asking them if they could please turn down their volume levels if possible will often do the trick! If this doesn't work then people can take action such as filing a complaint with their local police station or city hall office (市役所). Additionally, installing soundproofing materials such as acoustic panels or foam insulation around windows/doors and investing in white-noise machines or other sound-masking devices can help reduce the noise.