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Advice on how to rent an apartment in Japan

How to rent an apartment in Japan

Most real estate agents in Japan do not offer English speaking services for those looking for apartments. It is quite common in Japan for foreigners to be denied an apartment on the grounds of either not speaking Japanese or simply because the owner of the apartment does not want [...]

Youth Hostels in Japan

Youth Hostels are a great alternative if you are looking for cheap accommodation in Japan. There are approximately 350 youth hostels in Japan with most of them able to accommodate four to eight people in one room. Most bunk bed rooms are in western style, but there are some rooms with Tatami Mats. Although youth [...]