Advice on using real estate agents in Japan Types of real estate agents in Japan There are a variety of real estate agents in Japan but the two main types are the small, local agents in suburban areas which are often family run, and the...

Serviced Apartments in Japan Most serviced apartments are located in city areas in convenient locations and provide you with a more 'homely' stay than a normal hotel. In most cases, what separates a serviced apartment in Japan from a normal hote...

Super Hotels Although Super Hotels are classified as a budget hotel, they offer some pretty good services which separate them from other hotel chains. For example, they have a free breakfast buffet, well lit rooms and lobbies, wireless internet ac...

Weekly Mansions are a good alternative for people looking for short term accommodation in Japan because they don't require key money or foreign registration card, the deposit is low and they are situated in convenient locations. What is a Weekly Man...

Regulations and membership It is possible to stay at a youth hostel even if you aren’t a member, but it will cost you approximately 600 yen more per night at the privately owned ones (the government run youth hostels charge you the same regardle...

For a foreigner, buying a property in Japan can be a confusing, difficult and frustrating experience if you don't know how to approach it. General advice for people looking to purchase property in Japan The type of place you purchase will de...