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Mr. Chen · Waseda · Nakano-ku
Nineteen days from filling out the form back home to picking up keys in Tokyo, with parents kept in the loop the whole way.
NO. 02 — LIVING
Renting in Japan, with someone beside you for every step.
Your home in Japan, kept with care.
Services at a glance
Full-service rental brokerage for international students and foreign residents. One licensed agent, end to end. Tokyo, the seven Kanto prefectures, and major cities across Japan — seamlessly handed off before and after signing.
Students living solo or with roommatesWork-visa holders and foreign familiesShort-term business stays and temporary lodging
Cross-border process · 6 steps
- No. 01
Online consultation
Send your brief · human reply within 24h · Chinese, English, Japanese
- No. 02
Listing match
98% market coverage · filtered to your budget and location
- No. 03
Video viewing
Agent on site · 360° walk-through · no need to fly in
- No. 04
Cross-border signing
Online / mail / video signature · licensed agent end to end
- No. 05
Before arrival
Deposit handling · guarantor company · keys couriered
- No. 06
Move-in support
Utilities and internet · government paperwork · 24h emergency
Life support · after move-in
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Government paperwork, handled
City office registration, national health insurance, residence card renewal — guided throughout
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Utilities and internet on your behalf
We handle the Japanese-language calls in Chinese with you · sorted in one go
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24-hour emergency response
Leaks, breakdowns, neighbor disputes — reach your agent in the chat at any hour
Student case studies
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Mr. Li · Tokyo Univ. of the Arts · Ikebukuro
Studio-type units are rare. The agent matched seven video viewings within three weeks.
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Mr. Wang · Keio · Yokohama
Yokohama waterfront, 30-minute commute, rent kept within 80% of budget.
Frequently asked
I do not have a Japanese guarantor — can I still rent?Open +
Yes. We work with five guarantor companies, and your agent submits the application for you. Approval typically takes 3-5 business days.
How much is the deposit and key money?Open +
Initial costs are usually 4-5 months of rent: 1 deposit + 1 key money + first month + agent fee + guarantor fee. We will filter for low-deposit listings within your budget.
Can I sign the contract while still abroad?Open +
Yes. Online video signing plus mailed originals, coordinated by your licensed agent. We have closed deals from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and beyond.
What if I need to extend or end the lease early?Open +
One month written notice to the landlord is enough — your agent will draft the Japanese cancellation letter. Renewals are handled one-on-one as well.
What rent gets me a studio in central Tokyo?Open +
8-12万 JPY is the most common range. Nakano, Itabashi, and Kita offer the best value; Shinjuku and Shibuya core areas usually start at 12万+.