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Types of Apartments in Japan
There are many terms used to describe the various types and sizes of apartments in Japan. While some are universal and self-explanatory, others are newly coined and uniquely regional. In some cases, different terms are used to describe the same type of apartment. The following is a glossary of terms that should help take some of the mystery out of your apartment search.
| 1K |
One room with Kitchen |
| 1DK |
One room with Dinning Kitchen |
| 1LDK |
One room with Living Dinning Kitchen(wider spaced kitchen) |
| 2K |
2 Roomd with Kitchen |
| 2DK |
2 rooms with Dinning Kitchen |
| 2LDK |
2 room with Living Dinning Kitchen(wider spaced kitchen) |
| 2SLDK |
2 room with Living Dinning Kitchen and Service room |
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Innitial Cost
Finding an apartment is an extremely expensive proposition. Expect to pay first month's rent, last month's rent and frequently, a security deposit equal to 1-3 full month's rent in advance of taking occupancy. Here's what it takes.
| Rent for the first month |
1 full month or daily counted |
| Safety Deposit(refundable) |
1-several month equivalent |
| Key Money(non refundable) |
0-several month equivalent |
| Guarantor System |
If you do not have a local guarantor, you could be asked to use the guarantor system.
0.5-1 month fee could be applicable. |
| Insurance |
you could be asked to buy Tenant Insurance. |
| Realtor Fee |
1 month equivalant.(tax applicable) |
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Find a Real Estate Company
Real Estate Company
Finding a Real Estate company is the key to you. Not too many real estate agent speaks good English.
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Rental Apartment
There is a variety of rental of Apartments.
| APARTMENT |
So called "APARTMENT" of"APARTO" means Wooden or Steel structure 2-3 story rental properties in Japan. |
| MANSION |
"MANSION" does not mean rich man's house in Japan. Steel structured high story rental properties are called "MANSION" in Japan. |
| GUEST HOUSE |
Share house mainly for foreign students or travellers are called "GUEST HOUSE". |
| KASHIYA |
Rental house is called "KASHIYA" in Japanese.
0.5-1 month fee could be applicable. |
MONTHLY MANSION
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MONTHLY APARTMENT |
"MONTHLY APARTMENT" or "MONTHLY APARTMENT" especially mean a rental property with furniture and electric appliences. The rental contract is made for a single month. Rent is rather higher to general rental contract but the tenants can save Initial cost and the moving fee. |
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Apartment in Japan
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