Touring Foreigner-Friendly Apartments in Tokyo | Tips for Renting in Japan | Weave Living

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  • Опубліковано 10 чер 2024
  • Hey everyone! Can you believe it's been a year since we moved to Tokyo?! With this milestone, we wanted to make an informative video about renting in Japan. We thought it would be fun to compare some apartments in Tokyo, and share a bit of our experience with different types of leases available here. Hopefully it'll be useful for those of you who are are planning to move to Tokyo, or just curious about the rental process!
    We partnered with Weave Living for this video, and they gave us access to film their units. You can find out more about them here: bit.ly/WeavePlaceYTJM
    00:00 - intro
    00:58 - apartment 1
    07:06 - apartment 2
    10:51 - apartment 3
    13:04 - traditional rental vs. flexible lease
    13:35 - upfront fees
    17:04 - contracts
    17:54 - applications
    19:55 - our experience
    #japan #tokyo #livinginjapan #livingintokyo #apartment #apartmenthunting #apartmentrental

КОМЕНТАРІ • 47

  • @itsjamlife
    @itsjamlife  Місяць тому +3

    Which apartment would you choose to live in? 😄

  • @LostTerminalVideos
    @LostTerminalVideos Місяць тому +4

    As somebody who's planning on moving to Japan for a year on a working holiday visa, this video is actually incredibly helpful, I cannot thank you enough for making this video! It's a shame that Weave's apartments are so much more expensive than similar rentals from different companies, as well as having the predatory practice of offering different monthly prices depending on how long you plan to rent for, while advertising at the cheapest price option they have

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Місяць тому +1

      I’m really glad you got value out of this video! Hopefully you’ll find a suitable accommodation and have a wonderful working holiday here ☺️

  • @jnb756
    @jnb756 Місяць тому +5

    As always a great high quality video. Weave couldn't have asked for better apt tour guides! I liked the Asakusa one the best because of the location so close to Orange Street.

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Місяць тому +1

      Awww, thanks! We appreciate you always tuning in and supporting us 💕😊

  • @arianebhs3678
    @arianebhs3678 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks ! I've been waiting for that update ❤

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Місяць тому +2

      Thank you for watching 🥹🫶🏻

  • @lynda.grace.14
    @lynda.grace.14 Місяць тому

    Thanks for this great information.

  • @match20x
    @match20x Місяць тому +1

    Wow! Super helpful as I think about retirement and possibly staying in Japan for 3 months at a time. New subscriber!

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Місяць тому

      Yay! Glad this was useful, and welcome to our channel! Congrats on your upcoming retirement as well. We hope you get to spend plenty of time in Japan- it’s a great place to explore! ☺️

  • @sundown343
    @sundown343 Місяць тому

    Yessss!!! Thank you for this detailed tour. You originally gave me the advice to check out Hmlet for short term apartment rentals. So, now I'll have to check out Weave too for our move next year! I love that you still take the time to post these informative videos between all the fun ones as well. Keep em coming!! Thanks again!

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Місяць тому +1

      I remember that! Hiiii again ☺️ We’re really glad that our recommendations have been useful! Hope everything will go smoothly when moving time comes. Excited for you! 🙌 Thanks for watching, we appreciate your support!!!

  • @travelwithlaura
    @travelwithlaura Місяць тому

    Yay, such a cool video. Can't wait to come to Japan 😃 thanks for introducing weave place - that is awesome 🎉

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Місяць тому

      Aww thank you! We’re glad you like our video ☺️ Hope you have an amazing time when visiting Japan 💕

  • @kamanama3671
    @kamanama3671 Місяць тому

    Fantastic video very professional and I love how you present

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Місяць тому

      Wow, thank you! I really appreciate the support 🥹

  • @shirvu
    @shirvu Місяць тому

    🥰💕 AHHHHH loved this!

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Місяць тому

      Thanks for your support 🥹💕🫶🏻

  • @hunterhogan6372
    @hunterhogan6372 Місяць тому +1

    Excellent presentation...! Joy!

  • @kesea5454
    @kesea5454 5 днів тому

    My dream is to move to Japan (specifically Tokyo) someday. This video was both amazingly helpful and simple to follow. Keep up the great work. I enjoy your channel
    2 questions:
    1) How would someone who is new to Japan even go about producing everything listed? Like, how would someone have their residents' card, japanese residence history, or japanese bank account if they're JUST arriving?
    2) When looking at "flex" options, did you notice if any of them accept pets?

  • @tomgraulty4988
    @tomgraulty4988 Місяць тому

    Great idea for a video!

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Місяць тому

      We’re glad you think so! Thanks for watching! 😊

  • @dianebaker5243
    @dianebaker5243 Місяць тому +2

    Beautiful home is beautiful 🥰🥰

  • @chaizernbang
    @chaizernbang Місяць тому

    I think for the long run, traditional rental is still more affordable. I did a quick calculation for a 2 years lease, i will save 1 million yen.

  • @yunchunsa
    @yunchunsa Місяць тому

    Nice and informative, you sold me on a sub

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Місяць тому

      Wow, awesome to hear that! Welcome to the channel ☺

  • @dbilou5569
    @dbilou5569 29 днів тому

    Hello, very informative video ! can't wait to be back in Tokyo. Explanations and tips are helpful and top notch. Can't wait to be back in Tokyo ! Do you now how to find a coupon for Weave ?

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  28 днів тому

      Thank you for tuning in! I’m glad this was useful! 😊 I don’t know of any coupons for Weave, but they’ve just launched a new building ‘Ueno South’ which is currently offering an early-bird promotion!

  • @azabujuban-hito8085
    @azabujuban-hito8085 Місяць тому

    I would steer clear of Asakusa for several reasons ( Unfortunately I have to go there twice a week for my Pilates class). If I were you I would chose other areas.

  • @tcntad87
    @tcntad87 Місяць тому +1

    I'd like to have the first apt but Im guessing its way too expensive

  • @christelle4046
    @christelle4046 Місяць тому

    Not sure if you mentioned it and i just missed it, but what is the company you used for the flexible apartment?

  • @hermisdionisio1790
    @hermisdionisio1790 Місяць тому

    nice how much is the montly rent

  • @Its_MeSandraG
    @Its_MeSandraG Місяць тому

    I liked this very much it is very helpful to me and my fiance. Although when going through the Weave stay do they accept pets? I have a cat and we plan on bringing him with us as we are studying abroad in the near fall. If they do not accept pets, what other recommendations do you guys suggest?

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you! We're glad this was useful! 🥹 Here's the e-mail address for contacting Weave directly: live.jp@weave-living.com
      Also, our first apartment was pet-friendly, but the security deposit will be more expensive in that case- just a heads up! We posted a tour of it here: ua-cam.com/video/yLMoCqlsBtk/v-deo.html

  • @toni-kaku
    @toni-kaku Місяць тому

    Youd make a great estate agent 👍

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Місяць тому

      Oh wow! Thank you. Glad I was able to present it nicely! ☺️

  • @hunterhogan6372
    @hunterhogan6372 Місяць тому

    #1

  • @Larindarr
    @Larindarr Місяць тому

    One thing I see NO ONE including here talking about is pet friendly apartments. if I cannot bring my chihuahua which is a pretty small dog that is well trained and assists in my diabetes (they can smell and detect blood sugar levels and alert) I cannot feel at peace enough to even try and visit long term. It would be amazing if you could give any information or where to look for such information.

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Місяць тому

      We totally understand how that would be important! The first apartment we stayed at when we moved here was pet-friendly. If you want to see a tour of it, we have a video here: ua-cam.com/video/yLMoCqlsBtk/v-deo.htmlsi=9AM1-bUwDU5zQ-nI

  • @Sh4dowVLCD
    @Sh4dowVLCD Місяць тому

    Hey, I wonder if you know or recommend other flexible lease rental companies?

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Місяць тому

      Yep! Here’s the one we stayed at when we first moved to Tokyo: ua-cam.com/video/yLMoCqlsBtk/v-deo.htmlsi=k32RE1Y9UJwGnh7G

  • @adriennealliea2163
    @adriennealliea2163 Місяць тому

    Finally, i now know what the acronyms mean in renting. Hahaha been wondering what 1LDK is and all that.

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Місяць тому

      Yay!!! Glad we could help. Btw, sometimes you might see “1SLDK”, and the S means storage!

  • @keoneeweyummy9610
    @keoneeweyummy9610 Місяць тому

    I choose the cheaper ones 😂

  • @kamanama3671
    @kamanama3671 Місяць тому

    Key money is ridiculous. It’s funny in Japan how tradition trumps common sense or reason in some cases.