It’s the busy season and here’s where people are moving this month in Tokyo
January is the start of the busy moving season in Japan. In this post, we rank the most popular stations in Tokyo on Real Estate Japan. The ranking is based on the number of property views and actual number of... More
Osaka Furnished Monthly Rentals – For Students and Foreigners Returning to Japan
Furnished monthly apartments are a popular option for students and people who are coming to Osaka for study or work; or who are in-between apartments and aren’t ready to sign a long-term lease. In Japan, the standard lease term is... More
Tokyo Furnished Monthly Rentals – From ¥39,000 ($340 US) a Month
Furnished monthly apartments are a popular option for people who are new to Tokyo or who are in-between apartments and aren’t ready to sign a long-term lease. In Japan, the standard lease term is for a two-year contract. Apartments in... More
Student-friendly apartments in and near Tokyo – Here’s where to live if you’re on a budget!
This month we saw an increase in inquiries from people looking for student- and budget-friendly apartments in and around Tokyo, as can perhaps be expected with the news regarding the loosening of border restrictions. Below we feature the top three... More
What is the average rent in Sapporo?
The average rent for the city of Sapporo is ¥56,841 ($499 USD). However, average rent varies widely by the size and location of the property, among many other factors. Average rent in Sapporo by room layout Sapporo 1R 1K・1DK 1LDK・2K・2DK... More
I’m coming to Japan to study, help me find an apartment: Commuting to Suidobashi
In this installment of the “study here, live here” series, we feature neighborhoods that offer a great balance of short commute time to Suidobashi as well as high livability and affordable rent. In the last segment, we covered Yoyogi. Please click here... More
What is the average rent in Kobe and Hyogo Prefecture?
The average rent in Hyogo is ¥64,943 ($570 USD). For the city of Kobe, the average rent is ¥77,631 ($682 USD). However, average rent varies widely by the size and location of the property, among many other factors. Approximate US dollar... More