Rents in Japan 日本の家賃

Everything you need to know about housing prices in Japan

Finding a place to live in Japan is not that difficult, but the rents are high. Larger cities are the most expensive, and there are local practices to be aware of so as not to be surprised by the move-in costs. And yes, according to a study published in 2016 by the CIJN on the highest rental prices in the major cities of the world, the ranking was as follows: 1. New York, 2. Hong Kong, 3. London, 4. Tokyo and 5. Paris.

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