Rentals for working holiday makers, students and professionals living in Japan, plus utilities, SIM card and furniture so day one feels like home.
Our team includes two licensed real estate brokers (宅地建物取引士), based in Shinjuku.
Renting in Japan usually means separate calls to a landlord, a guarantor company, utility providers and a phone carrier. We handle all of it, in English.
We search for apartments that accept international tenants and walk you through viewings, applications and the contract.
Initial costs in Japan can add up to several months of rent. Through our partner smooth, you can split them into monthly payments. You'll need a Japanese bank account to apply.
Partner: smoothWe arrange electricity, gas and water so the lights are on when you arrive. No Japanese phone calls needed.
Included supportGet a Japanese number on your own phone the same day. We work with a partner store, and a member of our staff goes with you to help with the paperwork.
Major carriers available, including UQ mobile, Y!mobile, SoftBank and auRent a bed, fridge, washing machine and more instead of buying them. Ideal if you're staying in Japan for a year or two.
OptionalMost moves take a few weeks from first message to move-in day, depending on the property and screening.
Budget, area, move-in date and your visa type.
In person or by video if you're still overseas.
We prepare the application with you and talk to the landlord.
We explain every line of the contract. Split payments are available.
Utilities on, SIM active, furniture delivered.
Fill out our rental inquiry form and we'll send you a home-search report made for your budget, area and move-in date. It takes about 5 minutes and works from anywhere, including from overseas.
We ask about things like your visa type, preferred layout, building type and bathroom style, so the apartments we suggest actually fit you.
Open the inquiry form ↗Hmm… wondering about something? Here's what people ask us most.
Yes. Many landlords in Japan hesitate with short visas, so we focus on properties that accept working holiday visa holders and tell you upfront which ones are realistic.
Yes. Some properties accept screening from overseas. Message us with your arrival date and we'll suggest options and arrange video viewings.
Usually not. Most properties we work with use a guarantor company instead of a personal guarantor. We'll explain the requirements for each property.
Yes, through our partner smooth. You'll need a Japanese bank account to apply. Ask us and we'll check whether your property and situation qualify.
Not to start talking with us. If you need a number for your application, we can help you activate a SIM card the same day.