Nagoya – This is the final entry in a three-part series on housing for foreign residents in Japan.
By the most recent statistics — as well as by an overwhelming evidence of lived experience — landlords refuse non-Japanese renters in large numbers.
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Hope for the best: A man looks at apartments available for rent in Japan. Some Japanese real estate agents have troubles dealing with non-Japanese clients, but there are specialist agents that are more equipped to deal with foreign residents and potential renters who may not speak Japanese. | GETTY IMAGES
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