Why international professionals
& students choose us?
Flexible
Normally, room rental lease contracts are for two years; we offer flexible/tailer made contracts.
Quick
Simply tell us your request online, going through room inspections, sign the contract less than a week.
Fully furnished
We can offer fully furnished rooms in Tokyo / Osaka with 24/7 Multilingual Support.
We are a popular options for;
Sightseeing
(Short / Mid-term)
Ideal for guests seeking private space during extended stays of over a month.
Ideal for groups visiting family or friends.
Exchange/Internships
of International Students
SSJ will make sure you will get quick room setup for students who stays in Japan short-term (3-12 months) basis.
Comfortable stays for
Business Travelers
Ideal for those seeking a better stay than “business hotels” during business trips.
Flow to your move in
① Make your Request through our form
Please tell us about your desired property (e.g. size, budget, number of bedrooms and age). You may also send us a link for the property you are interested in. We will check the availability of the property and whether or not you can move in.
② Receive list of Rooms
We will send you a list of potential properties (rent, initial cost, photos) within one business day of receiving your info. Since the real estate industry is traditionally closed on Wednesdays in Japan, please note that it may take a little longer.
③ Choose your candidates & nspections
You could take a look the selected apartments (Online/In Person) with our team. We could offer you an interpreters when you go through inspections.
④ Applylications
When you find a property that you like, we will start the application process.You might be required to prepare several documents depending on properties : residence card, proof of income, name of all tenants, contact info, a copy of your bankbook. The tenant screening process might take a week to complete.
⑤ Make initial payment (rent, key money)
Once you are approved by landlords, you will go through initial fee payment. You will need to nominate a bank account for your rent payments to be deducted from and apply for home fire insurance.
⑥ Signings of the contract
Sign the rent contract at the place designated by the real estate company. Please bring your seal stamp and residence card with you on the day.
⑦ Move in!
Receive the key and move in. After moving in, please submit a notification of change of address to the local government office within two weeks. Also, please make sure to apply for the gas service, water, and electricities. We can support this process too.
Reviews by our past clients
I found them to be very generous with their time when it came to answering my questions and giving me advice. I found their advice to be very helpful too – there were a lot of random important things that I didn’t know about that they informed me on. They definitely made the process of moving to Japan much easier for me.
Male, 31, Australia
Student
Acquiring an apartment in Japan presents its challenges—not solely financial, but also due to the careful scrutiny of each tenant and the extensive paperwork processes, which can prove to be quite demanding. I wholeheartedly recommend the exceptional service provided by SSJ. Their meticulous attention to detail and unwavering support as my emergency contact were invaluable in securing my new home. With their help, navigating the subtle and meticulous scrutiny of landlords and guarantee companies was effortless. Don’t hesitate to enlist their assistance—I guarantee you won’t be disappointed!
Male, 33, Hong Kong
Student
SSJ’s help was just immense. They let me stay in my first long-term accommodation here in Japan when I arrived, which I understand is extremely hard thing to do. And helped with processes including negotiating my landlord about personal matters, and accompanied with me to my local city hall for administrative processes. I’d definitely recommend newcomers to rely on SSJ.
Male, 30, United Kingdom
Lawyer