The combination of unreasonable preferences, significant upfront costs, and discriminatory practices creates a challenging environment for apartment hunting in Japan, especially for foreigners.

Apartment Hotel Mimaru’s offerings across Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto house everyone comfortably, without breaking the budget or being stuck in the suburbs Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

In this episode, we explore a Tiny Japanese Capsule Apartment, a unique living concept in Japan. While Capsule Hotels are well-known, this is the first look at a Capsule Apartment. Join us as we ...

In Japan, spring isn’t just cherry blossom season and hay fever season, it’s also moving season. The vast majority of Japanese colleges start their academic year in April, and mid-year transfer ...

Swedish retailer Ikea is becoming a landlord in Japan with a tiny apartment it will rent out in Tokyo.

In addition, most Japanese apartments are completely unfurnished. In addition to furniture, curtains, and a refrigerator, you’ll probably need to buy a washing machine (Japanese apartment buildings ...