About Housing

There are numerous private apartments in Tokyo. When searching for a private apartment, it is common to consult with our school's overseas office, or to search via the internet, information magazines, or real estate agencies located in the area where you wish to live.When renting an apartment, you sign a lease agreement. In Japan, it is customary to pay a security deposit, key money, brokerage fees, etc., upon signing the contract, and rent is typically paid in advance. At the time of signing, you may pay several months' worth of rent as the security deposit and key money, though properties without these fees are becoming more common.
Rent tends to be higher within Tokyo's 23 wards, generally decreasing the further you move from the city center. When choosing an apartment, consider the total cost of rent plus transportation expenses.As our school is a Tokyo Metropolitan Government-approved various school, all students (except those in short-term auditing or trial programs) can purchase discounted commuter passes. This allows for significant savings on transportation costs between home and school compared to students at other Japanese language schools. Therefore, while commuting time may be longer, choosing a cheaper apartment can be an option to reduce overall expenses. Please note that apartments do not include meals, so students will need to cook for themselves.