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In a country of confusion, at last, a straightforward and reasonable rental system!

�@Japan has a very unique rental system, which includes such hassles as guarantors, costly deposits, and non-refundable gift money. Renting a house in Japan is in fact not only torturous for foreigners, but for Japanese citizens as well. Not to mention the added obstacle foreign renters face because of the fact that most real estate agents do not welcome foreign tenants.
�@ To make the search for an apartment a little easier on foreigners. J&F Networks has developed a network of realty agents who welcome non-Japanese clients. We hope that the following information will lead you on your way to finding the right home for you.

	FURNISHED APARTMENTS (registered on J&F Networks+)	Regular Apartments
Rent	relatively expensive compared to that of regular apartments	relatively inexpensive compared to that of Furnished Apartments
REIKIN (key money)	not necessary	1 or 2 month(s) rent
SHIKIKIN (deposit)	10,000 yen to 1month's rent	1 or 2 month(s) rent
Realtor Commission	not necessary	1 month rent
Contract Renewal Fee	not necessary	half month - 1month
HOSHONIN (guarantor)	not necessary ( emergency contact person may be required)	Japanese guarantor required
Term of the Lease	1 month minimum (some apartments accept shorter term stays; daily/weekly)	2 year contract
Furniture	mostly furnished	unfurnished
Note	If you are looking for a relatively a temporary apartment (one year or less), you may want to consider renting a FURNISHED APARTMENT, rather than a regular unfurnished one. Regular apartments are inexpensive for long-term tenants who are planning on staying for several years, but they are surprisingly costly at the start of the contract period. *Click HERE to find out more about "regular apartments" at J&F Networks

finding the best apartment for you

Go back to the top page, and locate the map of Japan on the left. Click on the name of the area you would like to contact a realtor in.
Choose a real estate agent serving in the city or local area you are interested in.
(NOTE) Not all the agents can speak English, or other foreign languages.

What each symbol represents
Payment
	payment in cash acceptable	payment in credit card acceptable	bank transfer acceptable
DETAILS
	internet connection	air conditioning	fridge
	gas stove	electric stove	laundry
	TV	BS	CS
	Cable TV	DVD Player	VCR
	Futon (Japanese style-beddibg)	Bed	Shower room with toilet
	Separate shower and toilet	DELIVERY BOX (Package storage)	Elevator
	Automatic-lock system	Reception	Wooden flooring
	Carpet	Tatami flooring	Shared bath
	Coin shower	Free shower	Laundry (coin-operated)

You will see an application/inquiry form at the very bottom of each page. Fill in all the necessary information and click 'submit'. Once you receive a reply from the agent, you can make an appointment to go see the apartment. If you cannot speak Japanese, we recommend that you print out the Glossary page, and bring it with you.
If you are not familiar with the Japanese rental system, it may also be a good idea to read over the "Rental Guide" and "Resident's Manual" on this site.

All apartments registered on our website are offered by private agents.
(Please do not contact the webmaster about apartments)

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