Compare services for foreign residents

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HOUSING

Find a place to live

Apartments, share houses, and public housing for foreign residents.

Recommended

Best-Estate.jp

Search and apply for foreigner-friendly apartments online. GTN guarantor support included.

  • English OK
  • Online apply
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Recommended

wagaya Japan

Japan's largest rental portal for foreigners. Multilingual support, furniture rental available.

  • Multilingual
  • Furniture rental
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GaijinPot Apartments

Popular English-first apartment listings across Japan.

  • English OK
  • Nationwide
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YOLO HOME

Multilingual property search connecting foreigners with bilingual agents.

  • 6 languages
  • Agent support
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UR (Urban Renaissance Agency)

Government-backed public housing. No guarantor, no key money.

  • No guarantor
  • Government
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Eheya.net (Daitoukentaku)

Major real estate chain with multilingual support videos.

  • 6 languages
  • Major chain
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MOBILE & SIM

Get a phone plan

SIM cards, eSIMs, and voice plans — no credit history needed.

Recommended

GTN Mobile

SIM and eSIM for foreign residents. No credit history required.

  • SIM & eSIM
  • No credit history
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Recommended

Sakura Mobile

English-first mobile plans. SIM, eSIM, pocket Wi-Fi. No two-year contract.

  • English OK
  • No long contract
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Rakuten Mobile

Major carrier. Unlimited data, no cancellation fee.

  • Unlimited data
  • Major carrier
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INTERNET & WI-FI

Set up home internet

Fiber, home routers, and pocket Wi-Fi options.

Recommended

GTN Hikari

Fiber internet for foreign residents. Support in 7 languages.

  • Fiber
  • 7 languages
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Recommended

Sakura Fiber Internet

Full English support. Flexible contracts from 1 month.

  • English OK
  • 1-month OK
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SoftBank Air

No installation needed. Plug in and start. 5G/4G.

  • No installation
  • Plug & play
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Rakuten Hikari

Rakuten home internet. Bundle discount with Rakuten Mobile.

  • Bundle discount
  • Rakuten
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LIFE SUPPORT

Settle in smoothly

Money transfers, mail forwarding, and daily life services.

Recommended

Wise

Send money home at the real exchange rate. Low fees. Used by 16M+ people.

  • Money transfer
  • Low fees
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Remitly

Fast international transfers. Popular for Asia and Latin America.

  • Money transfer
  • Fast
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MailMate

Mail forwarding, utility setup, and life admin in English.

  • Mail forwarding
  • English OK
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Common questions

FAQ

Is this an official application route?
No. All applications happen on each provider's official website.
Does this page contain advertising?
Yes. Some links are affiliate links. If you sign up through one, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Can I use English support?
Most services listed here offer English. Some also support Chinese, Vietnamese, and other languages.
What should I set up first?
Most people start with housing, then SIM, then internet.
Where do I confirm pricing?
On each provider's official website.