About Security Deposits in Japan Renting an apartment in Japan can be expensive. In addition to the cost of the monthly rent, most landlords and agencies require security deposits. Few places offer no deposit fee, such as Village House. A typical deposit, known as Shikikin, can be the equivalent of one or two months’ worth of rent, more if you have pets. From this deposit, the landlord will deduct …

Finding an apartment in Japan can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. In this article, we will discuss the top reasons as to why your application could be rejected.  1. Low Income The first reason as to why your application was rejected might be because your income isn’t high enough. Around the world, the best rule of thumb when it comes to renting a house is that your …

When you are thinking about moving, the first thing that comes to mind is usually the price ranges of the place you’re looking to move to. There a few things to consider when looking for something within your price range. This is extremely important when looking for places in the city compared to the countryside in Japan. The city is usually more expensive when you initially look at prices. …

One of the first things you will be told to do if you’re lucky, is to go register yourself at the town office. If you come from the US, this is something that you may not have known about until moving to Japan. Anytime you change residencies in the country you must inform your old ward and your new ward that you’re moving to.  If you are working for …