Housing & Daily Life
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Can You Rent an Apartment in Japan Without a Guarantor?
No Japanese guarantor does not mean no apartment. Most contracts now use a rent guarantee company instead — here is how guarantor companies, joint guarantors and emergency contacts differ, and what each one costs you.
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New job in Japan: how to rent without enough payslips
Not having enough payslips does not guarantee rejection. An employment contract, 労働条件通知書, offer letter, employment certificate, projected-income certificate, and bank balance may support the application.
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How Much Money Do You Need Upfront to Rent an Apartment in Japan?
Moving into a Japanese apartment costs far more than the first month's rent. This guide breaks down shikikin, reikin, agency fees, guarantor fees, insurance and the charges that are easy to miss before you sign.
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Documents Needed to Rent an Apartment in Japan: A Checklist for Foreign Residents
A document checklist for foreign residents renting in Japan: residence card, passport, proof of employment, proof of income, emergency contact and paperwork for everyone living with you.
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Before Signing a Rental Contract in Japan: 15 Things You Must Check
A 15-point checklist to read before you sign a Japanese lease: contract type, rent, renewal fees, early termination, co-residents, pets and move-out costs.
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Why Was Your Rental Application in Japan Rejected? 10 Common Reasons
A rental application in Japan can be turned down without any reason given. This guide walks foreign residents through 10 points that commonly cause trouble, and how to rebuild the application in the right direction.
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Why Did the Rent Guarantor Company Reject My Application?
A Japanese rent guarantor company may decline an application when payment capacity cannot be verified, information conflicts, documents are missing, or verification calls fail. The exact reason is usually not disclosed, but applicants can still review the facts and prepare a stronger next application.
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Moving House in Japan: What Procedures Do You Need? A Full Checklist for Foreign Residents
When you move house in Japan, you must handle your residence registration, residence card, My Number, insurance, postal mail and many service contracts. This checklist helps you do things in the right order and avoid missing the important 14-day deadline.