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So why isnt everyone doing this option youre thinking?!? Well, like everything there are a few not so good reasons

Firstly, they only operate in the areas of Tokyo and Kyoto. Hence, if you are not going to be living in these areas youre out of luck, but read on as Ill explain the details of another company that may be able to help.

Most of their apartments tend to be quite small and a little on the expensive side, yet you should be able to find a place on average for about 80-110,000yen per month for a single person.

How about the neighbours you ask..? This personally doesnt bother me at all, and perhaps 90% of your neighbours will be non-Japanese (in your building), so if you were hoping to throw a (good morning) or (good evening) during your random meet in the corridor or elevator, think again! Of course, some of your neighbours may speak Japanese, so this may still work. Some buildings may also have slow WiFi as its a shared service.

Lastly, the buildings arent likely to be brand new, and for the brand new apartments freshly built and ready to be rented, make sure you have your (heavy) wallet ready.

Once a month, youll have to travel to one their branches and pay your rent! Im not sure if you can link a Japanese bank account to prevent this journey, but I cant see why not as this would simplify the process for everyone!

There is another similar company like Sakura House called Oakhouse, offering comparative services and apartments, and who have expanded a little further outside of Tokyo. Feel free to check out their website out here.

Bottom line is, I definitely dont regret staying with Sakura House, I only wish I had found them earlier!

If youre also interested in furnishing or electronic appliance options for your new found Japan apartment, you may want to read more here.

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