Planning to move to Tokyo and are clueless on how to start the renting process? We will breakdown all the steps you need to make this transition as easy as possible! Check out these 9 simple steps ...

Article by one of our content writers, Sarah, who tells of her experiences with Tokyo moving season as an apartment hunter. In these boxes, are notes from Team Apts.jp, so you can hear both sides! ...

Comparing Japanese Apartment Complex Types As an expat moving to or living in Tokyo, there are choices to be made when choosing your living space. As for apartment complex types, you can live in ei...

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 on...

Short-term rentals are a great option if you need a place to stay while apartment-hunting in Tokyo. These are the options we recommend for clients on a mid-range budget.

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 s...

Arranging a Japanese guarantor is perhaps the most difficult part of applying for an apartment for newcomers to Japan. You may not know anybody at all, or perhaps you have some Japanese acquaintanc...

Finding a new apartment in Tokyo isn’t easy, especially if you are new to the city. In addition, depending on the time of year, it can also be very competitive. These are our recommendations for ge...

If you’re a foreigner living in Japan, chances are you or someone you know has had an apartment application rejected on the basis of not being Japanese. In this article we shed light on the reasons...

Searching for an apartment can be a stressful experience, and the last thing you need is an unhelpful real estate agent making things more problematic. We’ve created a 5 point checklist of what to ...

Depending on the country you are from, you may be used to having plenty of space at your disposal. Although we strive to find apartments that suit your needs and lifestyle, it’s also importan...

There are people who adore tatami and wouldn’t live without it, but there are just as many who avoid it at all costs. When searching for a home in Japan, knowing whether tatami is suitable for your...

So you’ve found the perfect Tokyo rental and you’re ready to apply, only to find out your initial payment is four or even five times the price of the monthly rent! If you’re not prepared for the up...