Multilingual Room Hunting for Foreign Residents
For foreign residents, house hunting in Japan is supported by Yotsuba Real Estate Co., Ltd. in your own language. We assist you in Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. Tenant screening, guarantor companies, the contract, and the procedures after moving in — we go through them together, one by one. Our representative, Joji Uramatsu, lived in four countries as the former China General Bureau Chief of the Mainichi Shimbun, and has himself been the one searching for a home in a foreign country. That is why we understand what worries you.
Can foreign nationals rent an apartment in Japan?
Yes, you can. That said, Japan has its own points to check — the type of residence status (visa), language, guarantor companies, emergency contacts — and it is true that many people stumble here. Yotsuba Real Estate sorts out in advance what the screening will require, and supports you through the explanations to landlords and guarantor companies.
Can I also consult about residence status (visa) or company formation?
Housing procedures are handled by Yotsuba Real Estate, and residence status (visa) and company formation procedures by our affiliated business, Yotsuba Gyoseishoshi Office. Life in Japan and the doorway to your business — both can be discussed at a single point of contact.
Do you have content in Traditional Chinese (Taiwan / Chinese-speaking regions)?
Yes. We publish columns in Traditional Chinese for readers in Taiwan and Chinese-speaking regions (inheritance, investment, and procedures). Please choose 繁體中文 from the language switcher at the top right of the page → Column list