Living in Japan
Move Into These Central Tokyo Apartments for About $1,000
It is eminently possible to find an budget apartment outside central Tokyo. It’s a bigger challenge to find an affordable apartment inside the Yamanote line, and an even bigger challenge to find a place with low move-in costs. It’s a... More
GPM Housing Service
Move in by August 31, 2017 and Get One Month’s Free Rent
Renting an apartment in Japan can be stressful. The GPM Housing Service is designed to make it easy! When you rent your apartment through the GPM Housing Service: Choose from 2,000+ properties. Properties pre-approved by landlords to be rented to... More
How to Avoid Hidden Costs When Renting an Apartment in Japan
When you are apartment hunting anywhere in world, it’s a good idea to ask questions and read the fine print before you commit to anything. This is especially true in Japan. Even if the language is not a problem for... More
Affordable Living in Osaka
No key money, no deposit, no agency fee apartments in Osaka
This is a follow-up article to our post on No Deposit, No Key Money, No Agency Fee Apartments in Tokyo. No key money, no deposit, no agency fee apartments do exist! More and more agents and landlords are waiving some... More
Local Agent Insight
How to Find a Good Real Estate Agent in Tokyo: Interview with Local Agent — FREA
Real Estate Japan recently sat down with FREA, a bilingual Tokyo real estate brokerage, to ask for their insight and advice to foreigners who are looking to rent property in Japan. Q1. What do you think about the overall process... More
Living in Tokyo
Budget Apartments 20 Minutes From Shinjuku: Stations With Lowest Rent
This post is for you if you want to eat your cake and have it too. And by cake, we mean a reasonably priced apartment that is located within a 20-min direct ride to Shinjuku. As we mentioned in this... More
Living in Japan
9-Step Checklist for Renting an Apartment in Japan
Apartment hunting in Japan can be a hassle, but if you’re prepared you can find an apartment that is right for you. We’ve prepared this simple 9-step checklist for renting an apartment in Japan. 1. Calculate what you can afford Make... More