Japan Apartment Nightmare: My Worst Experience
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2025
- In this video, I'll be sharing about the worst experiences I've had in my Japanese apartment. I'll talk about the actual events I'm currently facing and my current state of mind. This may be insightful for those interested in life in Japanese apartments or who have had similar experiences. Please take a look. I look forward to your comments and shares.
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Your management company need to resolve this urgent. He is obviously living in the common area . You must get all the other residents together and confront the management and maybe confront him with a group of you .
Exactly! Someone is living for free in the common areas of their house, it's their responsibility to deal with it! Get the other people he has annoyed together and go to management.
Good start: Try to group up with other residents and confront the Management together. If that fails, you can confront the troublesome person together. Maybe contact the "friend on the 7th floor" too.
I very much agree its your management company at fault for allowing someone to squatt there they have basically moved in like a homeless person. Apparently those areas should be locked also its only a common area to those who live there!
Exactly! Or call the police
I imagine how much you must be suffering with this problem. It's really a big stress. Last year I had a serious problem with the neighbor in the apartment on the floor below mine and it was very stressful... but luckily he moved out. I think you should contact other residents and together demand a solution from the management company. This is a problem that doesn't just affect you. I think that if a group demands action, it will be easier for the problem to be resolved. The pressure will be greater and the stress will not be yours alone. I'm sorry to see you go through such a difficult situation. Take care... Even though I'm so far away, I care. Stay safe.🩵🌸
Yuu-kun, you have us to vent to. That's why we're here. It's ok. Let it out. 😤😠🇺🇸🤝🇯🇵
I'm surprised the management company won't act to evict this squatter.
I'm afraid that nobody said it to them to avoid the confrontation.
you don't need to apologize for making this video, as you are sharing with us your experience. Also, he shouldn't have shouted at you for something that isn't your fault and you've tried to help him too. So sorry that you had to go through this kind of situation, but most of it you always looking at things positively. You should be proud of how far you've come :)
That's a tough situation. Since you already tried contacting the authorities, perhaps try to speak with your neighbours and ask whether they have an issue with it? I think that when multiple people complain about the same issue, authorities and the management company will be more likely to take the issue seriously and resolve it. Wish you the best and let us know how it goes! :)
I feel you. I live in a shared apartment and one of my roommates has guests over constantly. I would love to move out, but I can't afford living on my own currently, so I need to endure the situation.
I wish you all the strength and inner peace you need to face this situation!
No worries, Yuu. You can always share us your feeling. It is a vlog anyway. We do need listeners when we are feeling down. Take care❤
Give it a little time, Yuu. You appreciate the apartment and your cats too, and it suits your needs. Moving is expensive and stressful. I concur with other commenters to j;oin with all other tenants and if the issue isn't resolved, you all stop paying your rent. I garantee the management will move when money isn't coming in!! Hope this gets resolved soon. Please keep us posted. Hugs from Canada 💜
I’m so sorry to hear this, Yuu! 😔Unfortunately I’m not familiar with Japanese law, but if the resident (you) files an official complaint with the management company and like you predicted “nothing happens” in Europe they would be legally liable. I would try to let them know in writing (so you have proof of this) that you and many other residents are currently unable to use the common areas due to this person and ask for their help in removing him/banning him from the premises.
Yuu San- I respect you for assessing the situation and politely confronting this person. For your and the other neighbors safety, you should ALL contact the building management and ask them to remove this person. If they do nothing contact the police- there should be security footage of him there at all hours.
I hope this issue is resolved soon because you have a beautiful home/ studio- be safe & well
I understand this feeling very well..the situation seems very unnecessary... Like why am I suffering I have nothing to do with it ..and then we move away because we know this can't be solved unless u go beyond your comfort zone ...and why would I go out of my comfort zone when I had nothing to do with this mess on the first place..it is very frustrating and unfortunate...but when we move out of the situation..it feels good..❤I hope u find a better apartment 💖 and that person bothering u face a person who would dominate him😊
Yuu, I’m so sorry you are experiencing this. I too had a very similar issue 😢 To keep my sanity I chose to move. It was expensive and inconvenient but it was worth it for my mental health. I hope your situation improves and that you are happy. If ever you are down just look at Mochi’s and Kinta’s sweet faces 🐱❤
My heart goes out to you! I’m in a similar situation in the US but worse even. For me there’s no solution but to move. Moving is such a huge task. Hopefully your building management or owner will take action. Don’t apologize as you aren’t being negative at all. I hope you feel encouraged by the comments here that give understanding and support. Good luck to you!
I feel sorry for you, having these kind of situations in your own living/working place must be very hard. Yes, you are absolutely right some young people or any person whatever age, can be a right nuisance because of the general attitude of our times, too egocentric behaviour which brings them to self entitlement with no consideration or emphaty for others. You were really brave to confront them and also wise to consider moving out. If all of the residents and the property manager cannot do something about, the best thing is to leave. Sometime battles are won by you when you lose them. Love from Italy ❤
I’m sorry you’re not feeling comfortable and safe in your apartment building. It’s a shame people react poorly to questions/requests. I wish you didn’t feel like you have to move as your apartment is such a nice, clean and well-maintained area where there’s room for work,relaxation and your cats. On the other hand, if you can’t use the common area without feeling anxious or frustrated and trash management is also to be desired for, then maybe it is better to find a new, safe spot for you and your kitties. I wish you much wisdom in your decision making process and hope you will continue to give us updates about your life.
It’s hard, stay strong. Face the management together with the other residents personally or with a letter, again and again. It’s always good to have other around you and solve this together
Yuu, we're here to support you through thick and thin, we love to see you happy but we're also happy to know you feel comfortable with us enough to share even worse parts of your life, so you don't have to feel sorry 💚 This said, the situation is almost unbelievable, it's more than clear this person is squatting in the common area of the building which is absurd since you pay an expensive rent so you should receive very good services. It's incredible that the police are doing nothing about that, in Italy this behaviour is a literal crime and you can end up in jail, how can they stay with their hands folded? I'm so sorry for what you're experiencing and I'm sad there's nothing we can do to help you 😔
Don't say sorry 😢 it's good that you're telling this and maybe there is someone who can help you so you don't have to move out again 😟 and i hope you know we'll allways listen to you ❤
big hug for you and cuddle for your cats 🫂🫂
You've already gotten so much good advice here. I can't add anything more to that. What I think is important: document the situation. Evidence is always helpful, so it's not his word against your word (maybe other residents can help with evidence, too). Actually the management/landlord has to handle the situation as you describe it (this person wasn't there just once and was disruptive). So I just want to say that: you can always talk to us (figuratively). You don't always have to smile - and in this situation your anger is so justified. We will support you even from afar. We can indeed only give you advice and encourage you. But we'll do our best to help and cheer you up! Gambatte!
I’m sorry about your troubles. Remember that you can only control your actions. Trying to get others to do what you think is right is only going to bring you stress even if you are right. Find other ways. Complain to the building management. Do not confront this person. It can only bring you more issues.
Je vis la même situation ,j’ai appelé la police 4 fois et ça l’à rien donné. Courage tu n’es pas seul!
I am truly sorry that you are experiencing this difficulty. The home should be a refuge and respite from stress, not the source of it. I understand very well what you have to go through, I too had to move from my previous apartment due to problems in the house. I hope you get some sort of solution to the matter soon❤
Hugs to you. I hope it gets resolved so you don’t have to move❤
This must be very stressful. Stay strong. There is always one who ruins it for everybody.
That's awful! I'm hotel-hopping and dealing with similar stuff. My budget and income limit my options for going elsewhere. I hope this situation resolves so you can stay there peacefully. 💗
I hope everything resolves well. Be careful 🙏🏻♥️
I'm sorry you're going through that. I've had trouble with neighbours so I understand.
Hope you will be ok.
Kind Regards
Don't avoid it... fight back, not alone with all the others who are angry with him! He terrorise you and playing with your boundaries! don't let him win!you are totally right and you must fight for this
i hope that you can get this issue resolved soon ❤ sending love and support. it's ok to discuss negative topics, as not everything in life is positive all the time. we will be hear to listen and offer support no matter what
No apology necessary. I totally agree with you when you attempt to point out bad behaviour even though the (other) person is in the wrong they will escalate and try to make it your problem. There is a serious lack of personal responsibility usually fostered by parents and the education system. You are a responsible young man, and you will find that characteristic is disappearing in most of society. Hang in there and keep your values, they are the right ones.
Yes, there's something else going on with that guy. Don't move. All of the tenants must get together and demand that the manager do something like get that man out. It's obviously not safe for anyone. If you have to move then you should sue the manager for expenses and rent. Review your lease. And contact an attorney. I have a similar situation where I live in the US. Most of all, don't approach that guy especially since he became aggressive.
I am sorry that you have to deal with the non-residents in your common areas where the residents should be able to work in peace. The one individual is clearly “squatting”, and as others have commented, your management company should be actively involved. I suppose they don’t care if you or other tenants move out because they may feel someone else will move in right away because there is a high demand for apartments there. The confrontational attitude you mentioned is not limited to Japanese young people. It’s very widespread, and seems to result not only from bad manners but an inability to respect boundaries. I hope as I catch up with your videos, you will have found a good resolution to the problem. Thank you for sharing everything with us; we understand that this is real life. Hang in there, Yuu!
I'm so sorry. I was hoping things would still be okay in Japan. In Canada, it is so bad. And the folks who are good and considerate suffer. I hope it somehow improves for you❤
It is good that you confronted the disrespectful man.
It's OK. You're being real and showing us that you face the same kinds of problems we all face now and then. I am hoping for a resolution to your situation and very soon.
good job speaking up to them in the first place ❤
Thank you for sharing this with us. Please stay safe and rest in the knowledge that we care to know your struggles. You don't have to smile or be happy. Your feelings are fully valid. Thank you for sharing.
Don't worry, your situation will improve soon. We wish you safety, health and security 🥰🥰 How nice you are, surely you will encounter these kind of people
Yuu you are to us family continue to share your situations it tends to ease the tension. Your management company should evict the offender perhaps if all the residents protested they would see the huge loss of revenue if people moved away. I can understand your need for a location that feels right for a studio such details make a difference to us as photographers but peace of mind and a tranquil spirit inspire creativity. Peace Yùu✌🇬🇧❤
Sorry to hear about your situation. Hope all works out for you.
You did the right thing. That person was in wrong doing. You have every right to be angry at him. And the management company lacks effectiveness here too. So it's fine if you get angry, sad or low. We all are humans. Please cheer up and continue with a positive mindset. We are here for you.❤
Yuu, I am so sorry you are experiencing this situation. I know how it feels when you do not feel comfortable or even safe with your living situation. It creates anxiety, agitation, and depression. Please continue to pressure the management company to take action. Encourage the Chinese residents to do so as well. Find out who the actual owner is and contact them directly. In the United States there have been times when employees of a property management company simply want to collect the rent, do as little as possible and be paid a full salary. Many times they will not take action and will not be honest with the actual owners regarding problems. Please do not apologize for being honest about your feelings and your home. We are here to listen and to support you.
I’m sorry to hear of these difficulties. Your home should be a safe space to relax, not a cause of stress. Of course the management company should take care of the issue, but they may find it easier to ignore the problem unless many others also complain. Just know we are thinking of you and wishing you the best!
The life we fight every day to have doesn't always happen. Despite this, don't give up, you are a resilient man and a fighter. Everything will get better, you'll see. Keep up your magnificent work because I feel very happy every time I watch your videos. You can't even imagine how inspiring you are in the lives of all of us who follow you.❤❤❤

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Why are some people so mean and annoying?
Wish you luck with the issue! Whatever you decide to do I'm sure you will manage well. Honestly, I am too afraid of confronting people, so I am always impressed when someone has that courage. Well, done!
That’s totally fine Yuu. We all facing negative situation sometimes and we also reacts beyonds our tolerance limit. You did good. I wish you live well
I’m sorry you’re dealing with this! This is also a common occurrence with my apartment building. I currently live in the city area of Chicago, and unfortunately the city has a lot of homeless people or people that often cause trouble that will enter apartment complexes and cause disturbances like living in the common area or disturbing the neighbors.. it’s very distressing and makes living here very challenging some times. I hope this gets resolved for you soon and that you don’t have to spend more money to move away! Thank you for sharing with us. You’re allowed to not always be positive. I hope this resolves soon!
Thank you for sharing with us. I have no idea how to help from so far away, but I hear you and think I would be very uncomfortable too if I were in your situation. I think it was brave for you to confront the individual who is disturbing the peace. If you guys have apartment management, can they do anything about the problem?
You have every right to vent. You shouldn’t have to put up with that. Considering how much time he is spending there, he sounds like a squatter.
I'm so sorry this is happening to you. It is just a fact that there are those in any country that think the world revolves around them. I can't believe that the apartment management or the police can't do anything about this situation.
Have you advised your landlord? They would have more influence with the building management and given your meticulous care you take of the apartment, he/she would be losing a good tenant.
This is an important issue. I'm glad you are sharing about your experience because it is stressful. I'm sorry to hear you are going through this. I experienced something similar in my previous apartment and it made the place feel not like home anymore. I couldn't relax. It was scary being intimidated by a selfish resident. I hope the situation improves soon.
I’m sorry you have to experience something like that, but I’m sure everything will turn out fine! ❤💪🏻
I’m sorry this is stressing you out Yuu! You said that rent was high so maybe this man doesn’t have a place to live, which is kind of a sad situation. I don’t know everything and you have a right to be upset but you should also remain sympathetic.
No need to apologize we are here for you. Its better to vent than keeping it bottled up. So sorry to hear of this i am hoping that your management company resolves it. No one should feel uncomfortable in their place of residence. ❤
So sorry to hear you are so troubled about this situation 😢. I hope that management will do something about it. There should be a time limit to the time a non resident can spend "waiting for a friend that does live there" and management should look up so that it's respected. Also maybe other residents just as bothered should also complain so management does realise it is a serious problem.
P.S. No need to apologise for feeling the way you feel. It's great that you are talking this off your soul now. Hope telling us about it makes you feel even just a bit better 🤗
I’m so sorry you are going through this. I know this may not seem like a big issue to others but it’s affecting you and your mental health so please think about yourself first! I live in Tokyo so if you ever want to meet and vent more you can 😊
I'm so sorry you have to go through that but I'm glad u stood up for yourself. You should do whatever makes u safe and comfortable. I hope things get better for you. Xx
Ugh! Poor you Yuu. I completely understand your frustration and empathise as I am in a similar situation in my flat. Since our new management company took over in 2016 things have gone downhill. I've never met more unethical people. They just don't care and so that attracts anti-social behaviour from people who are inclined that way. The annual service charges are near 3K British pounds. I too for the first time in 4 decades of living in London am thinking of selling up and moving further North where I have more family. It would be gut wrenching as that would take me away from my children but I just need to have a life of peace!! Leasehold law in the UK is archaic and needs major reform. There is so much apartment living now. It only works in the favour of greedy landlords and crooked managing agents.
Let's take deep breaths. At least three.
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Im so sorry to hear about this Yuu. Im hoping that you will find a solution which is best for you. And you dont need to apologise about the content of the video. We are here to listen❤
The management must seriously look into this. Residents pay for their apartment and have the right to have a comfortable living space be it in their homes or at the common areas. Where I lived, we have a government app to report on nuisance, pollution, littering and other petty crimes. I hoped your management can resolve the case or maybe one of the residents can raise a petition to bring up to the management. Cheers up, Yuu! 🌸
Thank you for sharing this with us. Hopefully reaching out will help give you some reassurance on what you need to do.
I am sorry you are feeling so uncomfortable in your own home. Certainly those that don't belong there should be told to move along. I hope joining with other residents and raising a strong complaint with the management company, things will improve.
Best wishes from the UK. D
I think you are right to be resentful of the situation. How is this person actually allowed in the common area. Aren’t there locks to the building? Since the rent is so high maybe now (since it is spring/summer) it is time to find a new place with maybe less people living in a building. And if you do go looking make sure to visit the new building at night to see what the nightlife is like there. I AM SO SORRY YOU ARE GOING THROUGH THIS TOUGH TIME!!
Your management company needs to stand up for the residents who pay to live there. The residents should have full access to the amenities of the building and not have to deal with non-residents who are effectively squatters and costing the management more for clean-up and building maintenance because of those non-residents. A resident’s guest is one thing but a person who has no connection to a rent-paying resident is simply trespassing.
I’m with u I’d b Seriously thinking about moving which I know sucks for you, but it’s also better for you also put it out on ur local media all media if u can this will get the attention of Management and hope you get this resolved soon. Many blessings from North Texas.❤
That's really bad the management should be doing something to keep everyone safe. I truly hope this is resolved soon.
I am really sorry that you are faced with such a situation. I hope that everything will get better very quickly. I think that you are within your rights. It is legitimate that you can want to live in complete peace and security and that you can have your rights respected. For me, the apartment must remain a cocoon, a haven of peace so if you feel that this bubble of well-being is broken, it is better to seek your peace elsewhere.🥰🇲🇫
All the best of courage to solve this in any possible way, dear Yuu ! Stay strong !
Your videos are really calming and really interesting to watch I've been following your insta for a while and loved it a lot , wishing you all the best on whatever you choose to do and yes you always gonna have us to listen to your situations
I hope everything is solved and take care of yourself
Don't worry about being negative in this video. You're being real, which is one of the things people like about you.😊
As the other commenters said, get together with several neighbors and then try to tackle the problem together.
And if nothing helps, I hope you find a nice, spacious apartment for yourself again.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you and i hope that this situation will be resolved soon.
Yuu, Hope your situation has improved
I'd go to the local police station, explain the situation, and ask them what the best course of action is. Make sure to stress that the management hasn't done anything about the problem and that you and the other residents feel upset and unsafe. I'm sure they should know what your rights are and should be able to help.
I hope the problem will be fixed soon. Good luck.
This is a common problem in any house with many flats in my country as well, especially if the flats are occupied by tenants. Usually they don't care about other inhabitants and live like they are alone in the building. Landlords and authorities don't care as well, and the only solution is a single-family detached home with kind neighbours or far from other humans. :)
It’s regrettable, but sometimes it takes more effort than it should to get people to just do their job. I’m thinking when the management found you and a large group of your fellow residents camped in their office until the squatter is removed, the squatter would get removed. All the best with this!
Yuu, you have a beautiful nature but sometimes we have to get tough in life and approach things differently to how we would prefer. The guy is aggressive and abusive. Stand together with your neighbours, contact the managers continuously until they comply and don’t let up. It’s not for
You to move to make way for a this person. Fighting!
I recommend reviewing your leasing agreement and by-laws to determine if there are any stipulations regarding the common area. The individual in question may be experiencing homelessness or grappling with mental health challenges. Exercise caution in addressing this situation. I am not familiar with the specific laws about trespassing in Tokyo. In the United States, we typically notify our leasing management, and they handle such matters promptly. Given that $7000 is a substantial investment, it's essential that you feel secure in utilizing the common areas of your exquisite apartment. Take care. Stay safe.😊
Is reasonable to feel uncomfortable with seeing people like that everyday, I also want to move for other reasons but is really expensive. Hope this problem can be resolved ❤
Oh Yuu I'm so sorry to hear you are having a terrible experience in your apartment building. Management really should step in and get rid of the person. Maybe take photos at various times of day and night and send to management? Show them what you and the other tenants are having to deal with. This situation is not good for your mental, emotional and physical health. We are all here and happy to listen to you vent. We all need someone to talk to. 幸運をお祈りしています
Are you in contact with your neighbours? If so, ask them, what they think about it. Just like in a friendly chat. Without prompting any action. Tell another neighbour, that you are worried about the "homeless" people in your common area. Tell it to your parents and other members of the older generation. Be super friendly and kind to these squatters, so they don't see you as a target. When other people are present, you might say just loud enough to be overheard: " oh my, I am so sorry that you have to wait for your friend for so long. Do you want me to call them for you?"
The moment they do something they are not allowed to, inform the police. Make selfies with your friends in a way that allows you to get their picture. Take pictures with timestamps as often as you can, so you have evidence of their presence. It's a long game, but you will get rid of them. Also, if you have contact with the management company about sth else, don't speak about it directly, but just if you can say sth like they are very kind to let these strangers stay inside, but that their manners might scare some of the older / female neighbours.
stay positive and worry less. Let's the building management handle it.
If all else fails, I sometimes see TV reports about an abusive neighbor who verbally harasses others, vandalizes other's property, or intentionally plays music very loud. This publicity sometimes creates pressure on the police or town hall officials to address the situation. I think it is important to collect video evidence to show the TV station.
I'm so sorry you're having so much difficulties with your apartment, $7000 is a lot and you should get better service from management! Tho, I have to wonder if this guy might be homeless and maybe have mental issues. In my country (US) we have a lot of homeless, and many of them are that way due to mental illness. It's very sad. Regardless, he shouldn't be causing all these problems. I wonder if maybe he needs help, and is ashamed to ask for it, sometimes asking for help is hard and can make you angry and stand-offish. Anyway I hope things get better!❤❤❤😊😊😊
I Hope you find a successful solution to your problem, Yuu. Social conditions are deteriorating all over the World, and especially in Large Chaotic City Centres where there is heightened anxiety, and poverty growing. Perhaps you should try and move to an area where there are more "like-minded" and creative people like yourself, a little further out of the city? Wish you well and that you find a peaceful way forward.
Hope things get solved soon...
This is unfair on you and all other tenants of the building because essentially, he is living there for free. If you go to the building manager, or landlord or who ever is in charge of receiving the rent, im sure they wouldn't be happy about that. Even though it's a common area, police won't do anything because it's private property (at least they don't here) they will just leave it as its not their problem. I would go to who ever owns the building, tell them someone living in communal area for free so they are losing money. And in the process they may lose tenants because of their behaviour. Also get your neighbours to say the same. Hope this issue gets resolved for you 🙏
Aw.. I'm sorry you are going through this.. I would have felt the same. But about moving out.. you should weigh both sides to decide.. I mean.. think about the positive and negative points about the idea of staying here.. you said the place suits your work environment and that you are comfortable with the space it's giving,and so are your cats. But if leaving would make things feel better, then go for it..
I believe you maybe overthinking this. Why should a resident move because of the inconvinience of a non-resident? Yuu, you cannot run away from your problems forever. You must stay and assert yourself, this is your home! You pay for this space by your own hard earned money, Be polite, but at the same time, be assertive.
You have a right as a paying tenant to address this ongoing situation. If several tenants also address this with the company and not list them as residents as well they may fix this issue.
I understand u so well. Idk if moving is the right choice for now. What if u get in a similar situation at the next apartment? Try to write the management and it would be better if more ppl complain to the management. Maybe you can write a letter and give your frustrated neighbours a copy so they can complain too. If a lot of them are Chinese, they maybe don't even know what to do in a foreign country. If it doesn't work out, you can still move out. Send you a hug and a lot of strength.
Maybe the management needs to change the code to enter the building . If he comes in after that then the management need to get in touch with his friend or police need to remove him for break and enter .
Thank you for sharing your story. Your are a good person with a good soul. It seems you’re not getting support from those who should resolve this issue. This situation seems to be becoming more common where people with bad intentions are winning while good people are ignored and treated unfairly. Believe in yourself, your are right in expecting this freeloading person to be moved on.
Globalisation is changing traditional culture, something that has even affected Japanese culture in your case. I hope you don’t have to move and those empowered to deal with this person do so.😊
We had a similar situation in India. We’re an Australian family of 5 that moved to Kolkata for work. We moved to an apartment complex where we thought we’d found a special place to live. It was our “hell on earth” moment. For 11 months we endured an absolutely horrendous experience from our upstairs neighbours…..ie jack hammering at 10pm, and general construction from 6am-11pm and later. We then had our door bells stolen, keys broken off in our lock and pieces stolen. Management did absolutely NOTHING. Then we experienced a 4 day Hindu wedding where the noise was off the scale and had to move out to a nearby hotel. As my husband lived away most of the time (pilot), I was then concerned about the safety of my 3 boys……so we were forced to move. We got no support, we were ostracised and felt not welcome at all.
It would be stressful for me as well. I find confrontation difficult and stressful. But you should feel good in that you tried to resolve issue peacefully. But either way apartment management needs to resolve this issue. It could be unsafe not to mention inconvenient for residents. Maybe have residents sign a petition? If enough residents complain management should take action.
I don't know if you are going to see this, but this is really for you and not for the "comment section". This is also my personal story. I lived in a similar situation for 2 years (I know, too long, right?) looking back it is too long, but I was always in denial about how much damage was beeing done to me. As an author and creator, you MUST protect your peace of mind, your flow of inspiration, your spark. Please consider all your options and remove yourself from an environment where you are drained by such people and situations. Good luck!
I don't know the rules on property management in Japan. But I hope it is close to Bulgarian. If you and the other tenants (and not necessarily all of them) sign a document in which you can forbid non-tenants to stay in the common area, or you can write whatever you like there. You sign it at a gathering and give it to the management company of the building. In general each building can have its own rules on how to manage the property. Because the common area belongs to each tenant, it is up to the tenants to decide how to manage it. And for sure the management company must have a set of management rules for the building, you can ask them to give you a copy of it. I hope that helps, and the issue can be solved that way.
I hope you will have your situation resolved. The management company is responsible for this and must take action.