According to recent reports in Japan, the cost of family relocation has doubled over the past five years, specifically in February and March - a popular moving season in the country. This drastic increase has caused concern among families planning the move, especially those with young children. The reasons behind this increase are yet to be fully understood, though economists speculate it could be due to the rising cost of housing and moving-related services.

In Japan, February and March are the peak periods for moving as they coincide with the end of the fiscal and school year. The surge in moving costs, therefore, directly affects a large number of families. This is adding to their existing financial burden since it is a common practice in Japan to pay several amounts of rent up front when moving into a new apartment.

In the US or EU, although costs can increase during peak moving times, there are typically more services and options available to keep expenses manageable. In contrast, the Japanese moving industry has fewer competitors, which may further drive up prices.