Moving to Japan
or Returning Home? A New Life
Starts Here.
Real Estate Support
for Your Move to Japan
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Find a Home Before You Arrive
Search, view and apply for properties while you are overseas.
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English & Japanese Support
Clear support in both English and Japanese.
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Move-In Support
Keys, utilities and more for a smooth start in Japan.
OUR MISSION
Find Your Home in Japan Before You Arrive
We help people moving to Japan find a home from overseas.
From property search to move-in, we support you every step of the way.
OUR SERVICES
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Rental Support
Find and rent your home from overseas.
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Property Purchase Support
Looking to buy in Japan?
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We help you find apartments, houses and traditional homes. -
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HOW IT WORKS
❶Contact Us
Tell us what kind of home you are looking for and when you plan to move.
❷Search & View
We find suitable properties and arrange online viewings.
❸Apply & Sign
Applications and contracts can be completed online, even from overseas.
❹Move In
We help with keys, utilities and other arrangements for your new home.
FAQ
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Yes. We can help you search for properties, arrange online viewings, apply and complete the contract before you arrive.
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Yes, for many properties. We check whether overseas applications are accepted and communicate with the property management company for you.
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Yes. We explain your situation to the property management company and help you prepare the required documents.
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It depends on the property. If credit card payment is not available, please contact us about other payment options.
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Yes. We can deliver your keys and help arrange electricity, gas and water for your new home.
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We mainly cover Tokyo and the surrounding areas.
※For other locations, please contact us.
Customer Voices
From France / Moving to Japan
During the online viewing, they showed me everything from the kitchen and bathroom to storage and power outlets. I could even picture where my furniture would go, so I felt comfortable choosing the apartment without seeing it in person.
From Canada / Returning to Japan
I had lived overseas for years and no longer had a Japanese address or bank account. They explained my situation to the property manager and found a home I could rent.
From Germany / Moving to Japan
They clearly explained the documents I needed and how to make payments. Even with the time difference, they always responded quickly, so the whole process went smoothly.
From Korea / Returning to Japan
They delivered our keys to the airport, so we could go straight to our new home. It was a huge help, especially with our pet and all our luggage.
From UK / Moving to Japan
The contract had a lot of difficult Japanese, but everything important was clearly explained in English. They answered all my questions, so I could sign with confidence.
From China / Moving to Japan
I got great support by email and online, so I felt comfortable looking for my first home in Japan. They even helped set up electricity, gas and water, making it easy to get settled.
From U.S. / Returning to Japan
We found a home that met our needs while still overseas, so our family could return to Japan with peace of mind. It was a huge help to have our new home ready before we arrived.
This is a guidebook for those who are planning to start a new life in Japan.
It contains basic information regarding searching for an apartment.
ABOUT US
Smart Relocate was founded from our own experience of living overseas.
We help you find a home and get settled, so you can start your new life in Japan with confidence.
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