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

OAKHOUSE

Major share-house and apartment operator in Japan with multilingual support.

  • Share house
  • Multilingual
View apartments
Recommended

Best-Estate.jp

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

  • English OK
  • Online apply
Open official site

Plaza Homes

Premium real estate and relocation for expats.

  • Premium
  • Relocation
Open official site
Coming soon

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
Open official site
Recommended

Sakura Mobile

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

  • English OK
  • No long contract
Compare plans

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
Open official site
Recommended

Sakura Fiber Internet

Full English support. Flexible contracts from 1 month.

  • English OK
  • 1-month OK
Open official site

CREDIT CARDS

Get a credit card

Official issuer links for foreign residents — compare screening, fees, and eligibility on each site.

Recommended

GTN Card (credit card)

Credit card program for foreign residents via GTN; use the official application form and confirm eligibility and terms on GTN’s site.

  • Online apply
  • English OK
Open official site

LIFE SUPPORT

Settle in smoothly

Money transfers, mail forwarding, and daily life services.

MailMate

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

  • Mail forwarding
  • English OK
Open official site
Coming soon

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.