讀後心得

Foreigners living in Japan shared their experiences, including the safe and quiet living environment, convenient transportation and convenience stores, furnished short-term rentals with appliances, friendly real estate services, options for separate bathrooms, lower rent, and occasional situations of being rejected due to their foreign status. Although the room sizes are smaller, the overall living experience remains satisfactory, which is a reason why many are attracted to reside long-term.

Everyone is truly enamored with this equipment in the room! The residential features of Japan amaze foreigners.

For friends who love Japan, aside from local tourism, what else can they experience? Of course, long-term living! According to the latest statistics, over 1.4 million foreigners live in Japan. However, after moving here, did everyone encounter any difficulties in language and culture? Below are interviews with foreigners who have lived in Japan for over a year, discussing the challenges and insights they faced when renting.

• Quiet and Safe Communities

  Many people's first impression of living in Japan is safety and quietness.

  "I live near a river where I can see turtles, feeling close to nature, and the environment is very quiet and peaceful." (Resident from the UK)

  "As someone living in the city center, it’s very quiet on weekends; I originally thought Tokyo would be noisy, but now I feel very safe." (Resident from Malaysia)

• Convenient Transportation System and Convenience Stores

  Foreigners highly rate Japan's transportation system, finding it very convenient for getting around.

  "In the city center, there are train lines everywhere; it's so convenient to get from home to anywhere, there's really no need to drive!" (Resident from Malaysia)

  "My location is close to both the station and convenience stores, and there's also a park and a hospital nearby, which is very different from my life in Slovakia." (Resident from Slovakia)

• Hassle-free Short Rentals with Furnishings and Appliances

  Many foreigners find the rental options in Japan very convenient.

  "I can find short-term rental rooms that are furnished and have appliances; I really don’t need to buy anything!" (Resident from the USA)

  "I thought I would need to prepare many appliances myself, but the room I rented already had air conditioning; I was very lucky!" (Resident from the UK)

• Friendly Real Estate Service

  Many foreigners are impressed with Japan's real estate service.

  "I originally thought it would take a lot of time to find a house, but the real estate agent found one for me in just about two weeks!" (Resident from the UK)

  "The agents were very friendly, and the process of two commissions went very smoothly." (Resident from Slovakia)

• Love for Separated Bath and Toilet Design

  For those who prefer separate bath and toilet facilities, this is a plus.

  "I really like the separated bath and toilet design; it’s surprisingly easy to find." (Resident from the UK)

  "I only wanted to live in a room with separated bath and toilet; the real estate agent really helped me a lot." (Resident from Slovakia)

• Relatively Cheap Rent

  Many foreigners are surprised by the rent prices in Japan.

  "Finding a house in Japan really surprised me; the rent is much cheaper than in the UK." (Resident from the UK)

  "The rent in London is more than three times what it is in Japan." (Resident from the UK)

• Rent Refusal Due to Foreign Status

  Despite the increasing number of foreigners in Japan, they still may face rejection.

  "I was initially rejected because I am a foreigner, but through the real estate agent's efforts to negotiate, I finally managed to rent my ideal house." (Resident from Slovakia)

• Confusion Over House Size

  Although the living environment is generally good, there is a common point that feels somewhat lacking.

  "Although the rent and environment are excellent, the size of the house is only half that of America; it’s indeed too small." (Resident from the USA)

In summary, although the living space in Japan is smaller, the surrounding environment is safe, convenient, and reassuring. If given the chance, would you also want to experience living in Japan?