There is nothing in particular that you need to bring. If you bring your residence card with you, you will be able to immediately start the application process.

Because the lights in the room may not turn on when you take a tour of the property, we recommend going to the shop/taking a tour during daytime.

After you agree to the terms, you may sign the contract. Please give careful consideration when choosing where to live. At the same time, we recommend that you make up your mind as soon as possible when you come across a property that suits your needs.

If you cannot speak Japanese, we offer translation support. We also provide a thorough explanation of the contract, so there is no need to worry. Supported languages: 11 languages English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Thai, Tagalog, Russian, French, Nepali

[The process from inquiry to moving in] Make an inquiry about the property from the website→ID verification/inspection→Receive contact from the real estate agency→Receive information about the property→Make a contract when you come to a decision→Explanation about Important Matters→Pay for the initial cost→Move in Information about the property/A tour of the property is free. Also, if you are unsure about your Japanese, we provide translation support, so please feel free to contact us. Click here for more details: to see the process of moving in *The process of moving in may differ depending on the property you are interested in. For details, please check with the real estate company.

Basically, it is unnecessary. Please pay the initial cost within one week of receiving the contract and before moving in.

If you have ID and proof of employment/school attendance, the procedure should go smoothly.

Basically, keys may be handed over to you before the date of moving in. The keys will be handed to you at your new place of residence.

You will not be able to move your belongings into the new place before the starting date of the contract. If you would like to move your belongings in on a specific date, then please set that date as the starting date of the contract.

In order to start using each one, you need to go through a procedure. The person in charge will help you with the procedure. If you have no confidence in going through the contract signing process in Japanese with the real estate agent, please be assured that we will be able to provide support in multiple languages.

・Take a picture when you move in. ・Contact the person in charge. In order to avoid unnecessary trouble when moving out, please check for any scratches/damages when moving in or when conducting an inspection before moving in and report it to the person in charge.

You are not required to, but it may be better to introduce yourself to your neighbors living above, under and next to you.

The act of lending a rental property to a friend or sibling is called 'subleasing', and this is prohibited. If you want to change the name of the person renting the property, the person who is currently renting the property must first cancel the contract, after that the other party wanting to rent the property must submit a 'rental application form' and make a new contract.

In the case of changing roommates, it is necessary to notify the management company or the landlord and get their consent. Although it depends on the property and contract details, tenants who live in properties with restrictions such as those that only allow one person to live in a room may not be permitted to live with another person in the same room.