Gaijin Housing

Vegetasama

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12 Sep 2004

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Konnichiwa!
I decided to start this thread to address another question I have: How hard is it for a Gaijin who speaks Int. level japanese to get an apartment? I've heard it's next to impossible. Also, on a side track, is it possible to buy health insurance for those who are not covered on an employers policy? Thanks everyone, I know these are probably basic questions but I cant seem to find the answers anywhere else.

 

Ewok85

先輩

14 Nov 2003

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• 13 Sep 2004

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What do you consider to be intermediate level japanese? I dont consider it to be impossible, if you are properly prepared (have looked at what you want, understand how things work, have someone to sign off for you, got a visa and a job so they know your serious), speak politely and maybe take a friend to help you its not an unreachable goal.

But still be prepared for some predjudice and bumps along the way.

 

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Hero

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19 Aug 2004

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• 14 Sep 2004

• #3

I've heard it can be quite hard for Gaikokujin to get housing in Japan.

 

thomas

Unswerving cyclist

Admin

14 Mar 2002

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• 14 Sep 2004

• #4

Vegetasama said:

How hard is it for a Gaijin who speaks Int. level japanese to get an apartment? I've heard it's next to impossible.

Click to expand...

Long-term accommodation

=> https://jref.com/practical/tokyo_apartments.shtml

 

jieshi

Japaustralian

5 May 2004

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• 14 Sep 2004

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There is one (actually two) answers to this question:

1. nothing is impossible if you put your mind to it
2. pray!!!!!!!!!!

 

Maciamo

先輩

Twenty-year veteran

17 Jul 2002

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• 14 Sep 2004

• #6

As Thomas pointed out, we have solutions for all foreigners who are looking for an apartment in Japan (at least Tokyo). That's also the service at Japan Reference.

 

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jampot

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18 Sep 2004

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• 18 Sep 2004

• #7

i also want to get an appartment in Nihon, and I am gaijin. this post makes me sad