{"id":11993,"date":"2019-04-03T22:13:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-04T02:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/?p=11993"},"modified":"2025-06-19T10:23:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T14:23:57","slug":"accommodation-finding-housing-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/living-in-japan\/accommodation-finding-housing-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding Housing in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Finding suitable accommodation in Japan can be a challenge. However it is possible to walk into a fully-furnished apartment for a stay as short as 1 month or much longer without having to pay upfront fees.<\/p>\n

Most people considering staying a while in Japan will by now have read horror stories of exorbitant key\/gift\/agency money. That world still exists but your options are no longer limited. Thankfully you can<\/strong> find accommodation that includes the cost of monthly utilities such as water & electricity. Allowing you to pay a fixed monthly fee that covers all once a month.<\/p>\n

Option 1: House Sharing<\/h5>\n
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Simply pack your bag and arrive in Japan. Furniture, appliances, a bed and running water will all be waiting for you should you choose this option. Options range from single rooms to shared rooms for 2, from dorms to compartments & even full-sized apartments. As foreigners make up more than 50% of the “shared room” population you’ll likely find some people in the same situation as you. It also leaves open the option to meet Japanese friends.<\/p>\n

With shared kitchen space & living area shared housing offers a social environment that’s hard to replicate in traditional housing. One such company that specialises in shared accommodation is Oakhouse. Register as a member using this link<\/a> will even reduce your rent by 10,000 yen!<\/p>\n