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Resident storiesBest Areas in Tokyo for First-Time Foreign Renters
Your first Tokyo apartment doesn't need to be a gamble. Here's where existing foreign communities, multilingual support, and reasonable rent make the process easier for first-time renters.
Shin Housing team · 9/10/2026
Resident storiesSmall City, Big Savings: Is Living Outside the Tokyo Metro Area Worth It?
Remote work has made regional cities like Fukuoka and Sendai a real option for cutting costs. Here's what you'd actually save — and the hidden expenses, like car costs and income gaps, that can eat into it.
Shin Housing team · 9/10/2026
Resident stories日本で働く外国人が最初に困りやすい5つのこと
Starting a new job in Japan is exciting, but daily life can also be confusing. Here are five things foreign workers often struggle with after arriving in Japan, and some simple tips to make life easier.
Shin Housing team · 8/18/2026- Resident stories
Anna's first six months in Nakameguro
A designer moves from Berlin into a women-only share house and finds a surprisingly tight-knit floor.
Anna Park · 5/7/2026
