So you have the job in Tokyo and you now need to find a place to live. Your company may be able to assist you if they are already well established in Japan but this post is for expats who are moving to Tokyo to work and need to research and find a suitable place to live. At apts.jp we focus on quality and convenience for people planning to rent for 1 year or more so if you are here for just a few weeks then this post may not be for you but if you are making a move to work in Japan for at least 1 year then please read on.
07 August, 2019
Although due to the ageing population and low birth rate, Japan as a whole is experiencing rapid population decline, the same cannot be said for Tokyo, the country's capital city. Tokyo is one of the world's largest cities with a population of 13.8 million although the main 23 wards of central Tokyo only have a population of 9.3 million this still leaves the city standing as the world's 6th most populous city. Both culturally and commercially Tokyo is a buzzing place to be and a city undergoing radical change. It is a popular place to live to say the least and this does of course impact the prices. Japan has a reputation for being notoriously expensive and although this is true in certain areas of the city the cost of living has been consistently dropping for around 20 years due to flat inflation rates. It is possible to find high quality short-term rental accommodation in Tokyo but you need to know where to look. This post is designed those looking for a place to rent in Tokyo for 3 months to 1 year. It is not going to be useful information for holiday makers and those on a week long business trip.
05 August, 2019

There are many moving companies to choose from within Tokyo, and it can be hard to determine which best suits your needs. We’ve compiled the following list of the most recommended English-speaking movers servicing the Tokyo area (current as of mid-2019)....

10 May, 2019

Spring is coming to Tokyo! Bring your friends and join us for a cherry blossom picnic anytime between 12-5pm on Saturday, March 30th at Yoyogi Park!...

05 March, 2019

We’re delighted to share this great feedback from our client Adam, who recently moved to Japan from the United States. "I've dealt with many real estate agents in Japan. Most of them are nice at the start and then become unavailable if you don't choose...

28 February, 2019

The final inspection and cleaning fee can be an additional stress for foreign residents when moving out of an apartment in Japan. In some countries, rent inspections occur regularly throughout the tenancy, however, in Japan, your apartment will only be inspected at the end of...

18 June, 2018

Going through the process of renting an apartment in Japan? You may have noticed it's not quite the same as in the west. One of the key differences is the first-in, first-served application screening. Here’s a play-by-play of what actually happens when you want to...

14 June, 2018