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Renting Guides for Foreigners in Japan

Everything you wish someone had told you before renting in Japan — written in plain English by Kurabeel, a licensed Tokyo real estate agency.

Getting started

Guide Renting an Apartment in Tokyo as a Foreigner: Step-by-Step Guide Guide 1R, 1K, 1DK, 1LDK: How to Read Japanese Apartment Listings Timing The Best Time to Rent an Apartment in Tokyo: Month-by-Month Guide

Money & contracts

Costs Move-in Costs in Japan: The Full Breakdown (and How to Save ¥100,000) Costs Key Money in Japan Explained: What Is Reikin and How to Avoid It Contracts Guarantors in Japan: How Guarantor Companies Work for Apartments

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