In our ongoing Hidden Gems series we take a closer look at areas in Tokyo that we think deserve a shoutout. For example, the Oji neighborhood located in Kita Ward. This family-friendly residential area offers a combination of large parks... More

Welcome back to another Tokyo Hidden Gems article! In this series we zoom in on a lesser-known Tokyo neighborhood and highlight some great apartments in the area as well. I had a bit of an internal debate on whether Mizonokuchi... More

In our mission to help apartment hunters find their ideal living environment in Japan, in the Hidden Gem series, we share a variety of neighborhoods that are often overlooked. Today we’re taking a short departure from Tokyo to look at... More

It can be easy to focus on the 23 wards of Tokyo when searching for an apartment or home in Tokyo. The allure of living close to downtown Tokyo is a very powerful force. But, downtown living isn’t the perfect... More

Welcome back to another installment in the Tokyo Hidden Gem series! In these articles, we take a closer look at interesting apartments in the under-the-radar neighborhoods of Tokyo. On deck today is a pretty intriguing combination: a 1LDK apartment for... More

There are many factors to consider when searching for an apartment in Tokyo. Apartment size, monthly rent, key money/deposit fees, transportation access are just a few! In our Hidden Gems series we feature great apartments in out-of-the-way neighborhoods that might... More

In today’s installment of Tokyo Hidden Gems, we take a look at a studio apartment for rent in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. This ward is where you’ll find popular destinations like Tokyo Dome City (an urban amusement park complete with roller... More

The cityscape of Tokyo is vast and diverse: from the ultra-modern, ultra-stylish neighborhoods around Shibuya to the old-school, timeless neighborhoods of Asakusa. If you’re planning a vacation or even an extended stay in Tokyo it’s a good idea to get... More

In the first of our series on Tokyo Hidden Gems, we’ll be taking a closer look at examples of apartments in unique, interesting, or relatively unknown neighborhoods. Featured today is the traditional neighborhood of Monzen Nakacho in Koto Ward, Tokyo!... More

By Nils Herchenroeder, Tokyu Housing Lease Corporation Investment properties in Japan are usually advertised with a “gross yield” which is calculated by dividing the estimated annual rental income by the list price. Of course, gross yield is not the same thing as... More

I think many of us would agree that we live in a golden age of food delivery. That being said, the more urban and developed an area, the more options you are going to have. When I’m in the office... More

Located just north of Tokyo's central wards, Bunkyo Ward is literally the capital of literature and learning in Tokyo and home to many universities. Its residential neighborhoods are off-the-radar, relaxed, and very convenient for getting to downtown business districts. These include Otsuka, Hakusan, Hongo, Kasuga, and Nezu.

Itabashi Ward is one of Tokyo's northern wards, bordering Saitama. It is unabashedly traditional, low key and family-friendly, with many lovely parks and river walks meandering through quiet residential neighborhoods. It offers the advantages of local Japanese living and proximity to green spaces, all within about a 30-min or less commuting distance of major stations like Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, and Sugamo.

In this installment of the spacious homes in Japan series, we take a look at gorgeous custom-built homes currently on the market around the country. What is considered a “spacious” home in Japan? An average family-style apartment in Japan’s big cities generally... More

In this article, we highlight the most popular residential areas in Tokyo among North Americans, which includes citizens of the US, Canada, Mexico, and Central American and Caribbean countries. This is Part 2 in a series of articles looking at... More

You deserve this…You need this…It’s time to get away from the madding crowds of Tokyo. Cue music… “Aruba, Jamaica, ooh I wanna take you to Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty mama Key Largo Montego, baby why don’t we go Ooh... More

If you want to live near the bright lights and frenetic energy of Shibuya without paying Shibuya prices, this article is for you! Below we highlight some neighborhoods and properties located within one to five stops of Shibuya, which you... More

In this installment of the “what can you buy” series, we take a look at what you can buy around Japan at the below average price point of ¥17,000,000 ($160,000 USD) or much less. To put this price point in... More

On Real Estate Japan, properties near central stations in Tokyo’s 23 Wards usually receive the most attention from foreigners looking to buy a home in Japan. In 2019, for example, the most popular stations for people searching for For Sale... More