Straight, practical answers for foreigners renting or buying in Japan — written by a team that’s helped people through it.
The five renting mistakes we see foreigners make most often in Japan — and how to sidestep every one of them.
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A plain-English guide to every upfront cost you pay to move into a Japanese rental — and which parts you can get back.
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The short answer is yes — here is what buying a home in Japan actually involves for foreign residents.
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Why almost every Japanese rental needs a guarantor, and how foreigners can meet the requirement without a Japanese friend to sign.
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Key money is one of Japan renting most confusing costs. Here is what reikin really is, and whether you can avoid it.
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