Question about moving?

Question:

My mum and I are planning to move to Japan in a year or so, but we cant take the furniture with us. What should we do with the remaining furniture? Should we sell them, or throw them out? We're deciding to put the place up for rent though. Or could we leave them here? We live in an apartment... Not sure if that helps though...
Also, just a fast question, but do you think it will be safe to travel to Japan this summer? You know, with all the nuclear power plant problems and the earthquake... is it safe? Family lives in Tokyo.

Im also a 14 year old girl, so dont call me stupid for not knowing what to do.

Answer:

You're not stupid.

You could put the furniture up on kijiji or craigslist or in the "For Sale" pages in the newspaper. You could also ask your friends if their families need any second-hand furniture for a good price. A garage sale is also an option.
Some renters might need the furniture, so leaving the apartment furnished can help you increase your asking price.

Japan's going to need a lot of time to recover, so it is best not to rush into any travelling this summer. I would play it by ear.