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Guides to finding, renting and leaving housing in Japan, with practical coverage of listings, agents, move-in costs, guarantors, leases, inspections, renewals, deposits and move-out procedures.
14 published guides
How to Get Your Security Deposit Back in Japan: Move-Out & Deduction Guide
A practical 2026 guide to getting a rental security deposit back in Japan: normal wear vs tenant damage, move-out evidence, inspection, itemized deductions, special clauses and dispute steps. Read guide →
How to Rent a Pet-Friendly Apartment in Japan: Search Terms, Rules, Fees & Lease Checks
A practical guide to finding and renting a pet-friendly apartment in Japan, including search terms, screening, pet clauses, extra costs, house rules and deposit protection. Read guide →
How to Find a Share House in Japan: Search, Costs, Rules & Move-In Tips
A practical guide to finding a share house in Japan: compare listings, understand fees and rules, prepare documents, spot red flags, and choose a house that matches your budget and lifestyle. Read guide →
How to Understand a Japanese Lease Contract: Fees, Renewal & Move-Out Guide
Before signing a Japanese apartment lease, check the lease type, every fee, renewal and cancellation rules, repairs, special clauses, and move-out costs. Read guide →
How to Move Out of an Apartment in Japan: Notice, Inspection, Keys & Deposit
A practical move-out guide for renters in Japan: cancellation notice, final rent, disposal, cleaning, inspection, key return, restoration charges and deposit settlement. Read guide →
How to Inspect an Apartment Before Moving In: Japan Move-In Checklist & Photo Evidence
Inspect a rental apartment in Japan before moving in with a room-by-room checklist for defects, photos, utilities, equipment, safety issues and move-out evidence. Read guide →
How to Find Short-Term Housing in Japan: Monthly Apartments, Costs & Contracts
Find short-term housing in Japan with a practical comparison of monthly apartments, serviced apartments, share houses, total costs, contracts, address registration and move-out rules. Read guide →
Moving-Out Costs in Japan: Deposit Deductions, Cleaning, Damage & Final Settlement
Understand moving-out costs in Japan: notice-period rent, cleaning clauses, restoration charges, deposit deductions, key return, inspections and how to challenge unclear bills. Read guide →
Apartment Renewal Fees in Japan: Renewal Costs, Lease Types & Deadlines
A practical guide to apartment renewal in Japan: renewal fees, ordinary vs fixed-term leases, guarantor and insurance charges, deadlines, rent changes, and how to decide whether to renew or move. Read guide →
How to Pay Rent in Japan: Payment Methods, Due Dates & What to Do If Payment Fails
A practical guide to paying rent in Japan, from automatic bank withdrawal and bank transfers to guarantor-company collection, due dates, failed payments, records, and move-out timing. Read guide →
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