What is the legal age to move out in Japan? -

I m writing a fan fiction of a manga, and for the purposes of the story, I need to know what age teenagers can legally move out of their parents house in Japan. Does anyone know the answer, and please only tell me if you re sure of the answer. Thanks!

Actually, you can live alone from 15 or 16. One of the reason is that high school education is not mandatory, and most foster institutions (orphanages) can only house children until they graduate junior high. So @ around this age, these people have to leave the institution and they live alone and work or go to high school. The 1 yr. age difference is due to the requirements when entering school. Normally, a person is 7 when entering 1st grade, but if born between Jan. 1 and April 2, then the person will be considered a student for the upcoming school year (starting in April).

Probably no such regulation by law in Japan. Some TV stars are living alone in their own appartment (of course the contract is signed by their parents). If you asking the age which ppl can have a rental agreement of apprtment, it should be more than 20. And the landlord may ask you if you have exact job and certain income.