Question 1

Can foreigners rent an apartment?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NESTJAPAN offers no-guarantor plans and multilingual contract support for international clients. A residence card and passport are all you need to apply.

Question 2

How much are the initial costs?

Accepted Answer

It varies by property, but deposit, key money, agency fee and advance rent typically total 4–5 months of rent. We can also introduce zero-deposit, zero-key-money listings.

Question 3

Can I do an online viewing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer video-call viewings, so you can choose your home before arriving in Japan.

Question 4

Is the sale appraisal really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, completely free. Send us your property details and your agent will deliver an appraisal within 48 hours.

Question 5

Which areas do you cover?

Accepted Answer

We cover properties across Japan, with a strong focus on Greater Tokyo — Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba — and the Osaka area.

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