Affarah Friendly Homes | Rent or Buy in Japan with Confidence

Affarah helps English-speaking clients rent or buy homes in Tokyo and Chiba. We provide foreign-friendly support, clear calculations, and step-by-step guidance.

  • Japan Renter Profile Builder & Eligibility Quiz
  • Foreigner-Friendly Property Finder
  • Browse Foreign-Friendly Apartments
  • Japan Rent Upfront Cost Calculator
  • Japan Property Buying & Mortgage Cost Estimator
  • Tokyo Rent vs. Buy Comparison Calculator
  • Tokyo Station & Neighborhood Comparison Board
  • Japanese Real Estate Jargon Decoder & SUUMO Explainer
  • Japan PR & Housing Readiness Check
  • Affarah Housing Journal
  • Bilingual Japan Renting Guide

Start here — popular Japan renting guides

  • Japan Rental Timeline: From First Browse to Move-In
  • What Landlords Look For in Foreign Tenants
  • Types of Housing in Japan: Apaato, Manshon, Danchi, UR
  • Reading Japanese Floor Plans: 1K, 1LDK, Symbols
  • Rent vs Share House vs Monthly Mansion in Japan
  • Questions to Ask at Every Apartment Viewing in Japan
  • Setagaya Ward Guide: Neighborhoods, Sub-Areas, Renting
  • Minato Ward Area Guide
  • Tokyo vs Chiba: Budget, Space, Lifestyle
  • Total Costs of Buying Property in Japan
  • Reikin & Shikikin Explained (No Key Money Tokyo)
  • UR Housing vs Private Rental in Japan
  • Pet-Friendly Apartments for Rent in Tokyo