Average Rent in Tokyo – The Least Expensive Stations on the Yamanote Line – 2019
In this installment of our series on “what is the average rent in Tokyo” we zoom in on the least expensive stations on the Yamanote line. The Yamanote, which has 29 stations, is the iconic loop line that goes around... More
Average Rent in Tokyo – The Most Expensive Stations on the Yamanote Line – 2019
Tokyo is a big city with thousands of neighborhoods, so it can be misleading to give a city-wide average in answer to the question of “What is the average rent in Tokyo?” Across the Tokyo 23 Wards, the average rent... More
What can you rent within a 10-min ride of Shinjuku? — No Key Money, No Deposit, No Agency Fee
This installment of the “what can you rent” series is for people who want to have easy access to Shinjuku, without actually living in Shinjuku. By living a few minutes (or even 10- or 15-minutes) away, you can enjoy all that... More
Obon Holidays in Japan 2019 and What to Expect
The Obon festival will not significantly affect businesses in many industries, but some real estate agents will be off for all or part of August 10th to 18th. Below is a brief overview of what to expect next week. We’re... More
Tokyo Short Stay Apartments: That Won’t Cost You an Arm and a Leg
This article is the first in our new series on Tokyo Short Stay Apartments that won’t cost you an arm and a leg…because it’s not cool to pay more than you have to when you have way more important things... More
How important is it to live “near” the nearest station when choosing an apartment in Japan?
When apartment hunting in Japan, many people consider proximity to the nearest station to be a make-it or break-it factor. This is with good reason. If you spend anywhere from 30-minutes to an hour or more riding the train to... More
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How to Rent an Apartment in Japan from Overseas
Despite what you may have heard, it is possible to rent an apartment in Japan from overseas, before you even land here. First, let’s deal with the question of why many agents in Japan do not answer emails or inquiries from outside the... More