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How I found my apartment in Japan: Sigfried and Anne from the United States

There are as many different reasons for moving to Japan as there are foreign residents here! Real Estate Japan recently conducted an email interview with Sigfried Trent, a freelance writer and English instructor, on what brought him and his wife,... More

How I Found my Apartment in Japan: Jamie and Shawny from Scotland

It is possible and actually not even that stressful to rent an apartment in Japan from overseas. Real Estate Japan recently conducted an interview with married couple, Jamie and Shawny from Scotland, who did exactly that…and not once but twice! They will... More

Bilingual Real Estate Agent in Tokyo: Answers Your FAQs on Buying and Managing an Investment Property in Tokyo

Real Estate Japan recently conducted an e-mail interview with Mr. Kotaro Kikkawa on frequently asked questions about buying property in Tokyo as a foreigner. Mr. Kikkawa is an agent with Tokyo-based EM Labo Co. Ltd. Here are his insightful answers to the questions... More

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Bilingual Real Estate Agent Answers Your FAQS on Buying a Property in Tokyo

Real Estate Japan recently conducted an e-mail interview with Ms. Kanako Enomoto, in which she gives detailed answers to frequently asked questions about buying property in Tokyo as a foreigner. Ms. Enomoto is an agent with Tokyo-based EM Labo Co.... More

How I Rented My Apartment in Japan with the GaijinPot Housing Service

In this video, Luis, a student in Tokyo, describes his experience using the GaijinPot Housing Service. For more information about the GaijinPot Housing Service: The GaijinPot Housing Service will help you deal with a lot of the hassles involved in renting an apartment... More

How to Rent an Apartment in Japan

Top 10 Questions on Renting an Apartment in Japan

In this video, Ken Shimizu from Real Estate Japan goes over the Top 10 questions on renting an apartment in Japan. You may also be interested in: The GaijinPot Housing Service The GaijinPot Housing Service will help you deal with a lot of the hassles... More

How To Rent an Apartment in Japan

8 Reasons Why It’s Hard to Rent an Apartment in Japan for Foreigners [Video]

In this video, Ken Shimizu from Real Estate Japan goes over the Top 8 reasons why it’s so hard for foreigners to rent an apartment in Japan. You have to use an agent. You need a Japanese bank account. You... More