How to ACTUALLY Rent an Apartment in Japan *Everything I Wish I Knew*

hi friends! :D after going through the dreadful process of apartment hunting in Japan, I wanted to share all my learnings with y’all since it was quite difficult to navigate as a foreigner! here I explain the apartment hunting process, costs, timeline, and other helpful tips! not professional advice, but this is Japan’s rental system to the best of my understanding, and I hope you guys find it helpful! :) wishing everyone luck finding your home in Japan! 🫶🏼 Links mentioned in the video: Naganuma School’s accommodations page: https://www.naganuma-school.ac.jp/gui... International residence halls: Sumirin: https://www.sumirin-residential.co.jp... Kyoritsu: https://kif-org.com/dormitory/tsutsuj... Tohjin: https://www.tokyo-stage.co.jp/ Listing platforms: https://suumo.jp/ https://www.athome.co.jp/ https://www.homes.co.jp/ Real estate agencies: https://www.livingjapan.com/ https://www.able.co.jp/ https://covo.jp/ Subscribe! ♡    / @shanichiang   Timestamps: 0:00 intro 1:22 different housing options (sharehouse, short-term, students) 3:11 apartment hunting process EXPLAINED 5:54 success examples 9:18 costs 10:35 my apartment cost breakdown 11:23 renting from overseas vs. after arrival 12:37 when? / my timeline 13:42 bonus tips! 15:42 the secret trick... 🎵MUSIC: all (free) lofi type beat by snoozy beats: • "chimes": https://bit.ly/3FbX3tx • "coming home tomorrow": https://bit.ly/3FbX3tx • "look inside": https://bit.ly/3FbX3tx • "summer breeze":    • [FREE FOR PROFIT] lofi type beat "summer b...   • "august rain":    • (free) lofi type beat "august rain"   • "Sleepless Night":    • [FREE] lofi type beat "breathe easy"   • "chasing the sun":    • happy uplifting lofi beat "chasing the sun"   Jennifer Chung - Dragonfly - https://thmatc.co/?l=0B64B8BE 🎬EDITS: search bar green screen:    • Aesthetic and Cute Search Bar (green scree...   sparkles sfx:    • Items Sparkle Sound - ASMR – Free Sound Ef...   #apartmentinjapan #livinginjapan #rentapartmentinjapan