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Rental contracts, guarantor companies, initial costs, paglipat, at utilities.

Start with the decision points

Rental housing in Japan often includes upfront fees, guarantor checks, renewal rules, and move-out costs. Compare total cost and contract conditions before focusing only on monthly rent.

Understand rental contractsCompare initial costsCheck guarantor rulesPrepare move-out costs

Suggested reading order

Use this category as a decision path: learn the basics, prepare documents and costs, compare choices, then confirm the final checklist.

10 articles

Start here

  1. 1Guarantor company fees in Japan: what tenants should check
  2. 2How to find a foreigner-friendly apartment in Japan
  3. 3Renewal fees in Japanese rental contracts: what to check
  4. 4Rental application documents in Japan: what foreign residents should prepare

Prepare

  1. 1How to set up utilities after renting in Japan

Compare

  1. 1Share house vs apartment in Japan: costs, privacy, and contract risk

Check before deciding

  1. 1Apartment viewing checklist in Japan for foreign residents
  2. 2Initial costs kapag nagrerenta ng apartment sa Japan
  3. 3Move-out costs sa Japanese rental apartments

Service checks

Compare support, costs, and conditions before applying

These service notes are not rankings. Use them to confirm language support, documents, fees, and cancellation rules on the official site.

ServiceLanguagesSuitable forCheck before applyingOfficial site
Sakura MobileChecked: 2026-06-11English, ChinesePeople who want support in English or ChineseCheck the latest fees, campaign rules, device costs, and delivery fees on the official site.Confirm conditions
GTN Rent GuarantorChecked: 2026-06-11English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, NepaliResidents who cannot use a Japanese personal guarantorConfirm guarantee fees, renewal fees, and covered contract scope before signing.Confirm conditions