Housing in Japan

Buying a House in Japan Vs. Renting

This article is for ex-pats who are debating with themselves about buying a house in Japan. Many foreigners who plan to stay for thelong term in Japan wonder if they should buy ahouse or apartment or rent a place. I myself spent over a decade as an ex-pat living in rented apartments before finally buying a house in Japan. The

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Finding and Renting Apartments or Shared Houses in Japan as a Foreigner

When you decide to move to live in Japan, the first challenge is choosing the area of the city that suits you the best. Many times, you will have to balance convenience with rental costs. The next phase is finding an apartment efficiently and then completing the formalities of renting it. Depending on the place, finding and renting an apartment

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How to Choose Your Neighborhood in Japan: Location, Facilities, Noise, and More

Once you’ve decided on your new Japanese city, the next step to setting up a stable life in Japan is to discover a neighborhood that meets your needs. Thankfully, most Japanese neighborhoods are self-contained mini-towns bursting with activity and local businesses. However, in such a densely packed country, noise pollution and privacy will naturally be an issue no matter where

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