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A brief guide to finding your apartment in Japan
If you are planning on renting an apartment in Japan, there is a lot of information you will need to know to be prepared. In this article, I will explain the most important points as succinctly as possible, while linking each point to a more detailed article for those interested. The following will be covered:… More
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How apartment applications work in Japan
Once you’ve found an apartment you like in Japan, you’ll need to submit an application in order to put the property on hold. Apartment applications aren’t too complicated, but they do require a lot of information. In this article we will explain what documents you need, the information you will need to prepare, and what… More
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When should you start searching for an apartment in Japan?
If you’ve decided to move to Japan, or are already in Japan and know you need to move soon, it’s natural to want to start looking at apartments as early as possible. Depending on your plans and needs though, searching too early could end up being an inefficient use of your time. In this article,… More
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Japan?
Most commonly, you can expect 4-6 month’s rent worth of costs when moving into a Japanese apartment. But what kind of fees do you need to pay? And in total, how much can you expect to have to pay upfront? In this short article, I will explain everything you need to know about apartment costs… More
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How to find an apartment in Japan from overseas
If you’re looking to rent an apartment in Japan as a foreigner, it can be hard to know where to start, especially if you’re still overseas. The vast majority of real estate agencies won’t consider applications if you’re not already living in Japan, though this is slowly beginning to change. That being said, trying to… More
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What to know about moving in the busy season in Japan
Are you hoping to find an apartment in Japan anytime from the beginning of January through to the end of April? Then you should know that you’re going to be moving during Japan’s busy season. In this brief article, we’ll explain what that means for you, and how best to handle it. When is the… More