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The website is in English and has a layout easy on the eyes with easy to navigate links and tabs. One of the information I found very useful is the average market rate for properties for lease. This proves very useful as expats can gauge when an available property they have been eyeing on is either too pricey or too cheap.

When an expat’s family and friends find out that either he will be moving to Japan for the short term or for good, one of the first things they will ask is “What about earthquakes?” Japan lies in the Pacific Rim of Fire and is prone to earthquakes and tsunamis. Knowledge of these natural disasters is vital and http://www.realestate-tokyo.com/ knows this. They have added a segment on apartments, townhouses and other homes with high earthquake tolerance. It is also best to load up on research as well.

Aside from looking for apartments to rent, the website also features furniture for rent. Imagine finally being able to find the apartment you have been searching for only to find it unfurnished. You will then have to purchase a bed (or a cot), some shelves, a desk and a set of chairs, a sofa, etc. Renting furniture sure is the most practical way to go.

Other useful information provided by the website include a list of schools your kids can go to (with other expats’ kids), a list of embassies and consulates as well as their addresses, English-speaking doctors and medical facilities, gyms, places of worship and Japanese language schools if you and your family want to learn Nihonggo.

Many websites offer housing for expat in Tokyo and it may be difficult to choose which house will work best for you. Choosing housing for expat in Tokyo is very different as expats’ needs differ from that of locales. If you are an expat in Tokyo here are some things you might want to check out before renting that beautiful home. If you are a locale and just want to lease your home to an expat, you can check the list below to see if you home is expat – friendly. Housing for expat in Tokyo can be a good choice.

• Location – while some Japanese would like a nice, calm environment, an expat’s priority, on the other hand, would be its location. Is the house located near schools, offices, malls, hospitals and a police station? If an expat would need anything in the middle of the night, is there a 24-hour convenience store nearby?

• Accessibility – is there an easy access to the house for an expat’s guest? How can it be easily reached? Is it via a bus, train, or other mode of public transportation? On the other hand, does one need to bring his or her own car to be able to get to the house? If the expat will receive guests, how easy can the guests reach the house? If the expat decides to hire a cleaning lady, how easy will it be for her to reach the expat’s home?

• Pets – though not all expats will bring pets, most of them will and it may be important that the house can accommodate a large dog, some cats, or a parakeet. This may prove beneficial if the expat brought his kids with him to Tokyo and they want to have a pet.

• Contact – does the house have a phone? Does it have an internet connection? It is important that the house for lease have a phone line, internet, or cable connection.

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Luxury apartment Tokyo may be easy to find. As you find your new home in town, here are some tips in finding the best luxury apartments in Tokyo.

1. Most luxury apartment Tokyo require a tenant to sign a contract wherein it is stipulated that he has to pay a fee for a month or two that will serve as a security deposit. It may also entail you to pay a month’s worth of rent and insurance cost. Before signing anything, read the contract carefully.

2. Some apartments come with fittings and furniture. However, most do not include these additions. So prepare a certain amount to buy essentials that will fill your apartment. Make a list of the things that you need and schedule a day to purchase it.

3. Several foreigners who could not afford to shoulder the entire rental contract choose to get a roommate to share the expenses. These foreigners are the ones who do not intend to stay in Tokyo for more than a year. Most luxury apartment Tokyo are spacious so having someone to share the room will not be a problem.

4. Before signing the contract, check the actual luxury apartment to get the feel of the place. Once you see the location and decide on getting the apartment, contact your agent so you could start processing the papers.

Choosing a new abode in Tokyo can be exciting. But before getting way ahead of yourself, read the guidelines mentioned to ensure that it is all hassle-free.

The rental system of many conventional real estate companies is not very foreigner friendly. And so, one has to be very careful about that. But “we find the best in Tokyo living for you” is the logo of KEN CORPORATION LTD. Apartments are usually rented for a minimum of two years, which conflicts with the fact that many foreigners stay in Japan for less than two years.

Furthermore, most landlords are naturally reluctant to rent their apartments to foreigners who are not able to communicate in Japanese. Some of them will even categorically refuse their service to non permanent residents out of fear of frictions. But here at Ken Corporation ltd., they provide foreigners with the best residential living spaces all across the metropolitan Tokyo region. Commitment to quality, service and trust for over 40 years has earned us an unrivalled reputation as the leading real estate brokerage for expats in Japan.

It is important to understand the needs and challenges for expats living in Japan. With our focus on providing superior quality residences in the metro Tokyo-Yokohama area, we have built lasting relationships with our clients, as well as with property owners. For expats in Japan, KEN provides premium quality residences with first-class service you can trust. They follow a simple procedure.

Inquiry:  KEN has properties in Tokyo and Yokohama at all times, catering to the expatriate’s needs. If you know what u need then they have it. And even if u don’t, then no need to panic they will help you out to know what would suit you the best!

Viewing: The majority of the properties have a no shoes rule. It is highly recommended to wear shoes that are easy to take off and to wear comfortable clothes. The agent will make all the arrangements for viewings. Please do not hesitate to ask your agent; they are there to answer.

Application: Once you have found something you like, inform your agent. You will need to put in an application form to inform the owner that you would like to rent the property. The application is not an official contract but more like a letter of intent. Your agent will put every effort into fulfilling your requests but during the process of negotiating, may offer other options or compromises.

Signing the lease: Once you have reached an agreement with the owner, you will need to review the draft of the lease agreement and will be sent a detailed statement of the expenses. Please have all necessary documents ready to submit at the time the lease agreement is signed. Once the lease agreement has been signed, please process the necessary payments and apply for house insurance.

Moving in: The moving in date is stipulated on the lease and should be confirmed before the lease agreement is finalized. Some apartments have strict regulations for moving companies and schedules.

New Year is a celebration that is celebrated in the whole world. People perform various activities to enjoy this occasion. The most common practice is that people visit last sun set and rise with extreme enjoyment. Japanese people think that it is a special occasion and they enjoy New Year with their family and friends. Combine dinner is very important celebration of Japanese people on this occasion. They invite their friends and relatives on this occasion to enjoy dinner. Similarly some social gatherings also held on this occasion. Television channels in Japan provide best entertainment for Japanese people. Therefore New Year event is a gala day for the people in Japan.

If you are living in Japan then you need to invite your neighbor for social gathering on this occasion. Similarly you can enjoy entertainment in various night clubs because a large no of dancing clubs are present in this country. Decoration of houses and building is also very important on this occasion and people in Japan decorate their houses with candles and lights. They also arrange music to say welcome to New Year. Most important thing on this occasion in Japan is social gathering of people. In some courtiers like in united state some companies held games competition to enjoy this special occasion. The games include snooker, baseball, card games and computer games. People play these games and compete with each other. They also win some prizes in this way.

Bell ringing is also a very important event of this occasion. People visit temples and they ring the bells. Similarly they worship in temples to have a bright future.  Similarly Japanese people get up early in the morning to say welcome to first sun rise of New Year. Therefore people in Japan celebrate this occasion with extreme excitement. They also enjoy some holidays on this occasion. Usually Japanese people spend this whole day with their family members. After last sun set of year they get together in grounds and hotels to say welcome to New Year. They also enjoy with fireworks with their friends. New Year is a special occasion.