Life in Japan
We offer information to support international faculty and researchers in their life at Tokyo Metropolitan University and in Japan.
※The University shall not be liable for the content of external websites linked, nor for any losses or issues with external site operators from this site. Should you engage in property contracts or consultations via these external sites, please ensure that you carefully verify all details and conditions.
1.Housing
■ International House
■ Private Housing
● Basic Rule
● Global Trust Networks Co.,Ltd.
＜Apartment Search Service Designed for Foreign Nationals＞
＜Rent Guarantor Service＞
● Safety net Housing
■ Hotels near the University
■ International House
For Foreign researchers who temporarily engage in education and research in the university, we provide guest rooms reserved for researchers.
Please refer to the following link for details.
International House ｜ TMU International Center International Affairs
■ Private Housing
● Basic Rule
When renting a private apartment in Japan, it is common to sign a lease through a real estate agency.
First, you can look for a room either by visiting a real estate agency directly, or searching for it on websites or apps of real estate agencies. After that, you will view the property and proceed to sign the lease with the agency.
Reference：
Japanese Housing
（Immigration Service Agency：A Daily Life Support Portal for Foreign Nationals）
● Global Trust Networks Co.,Ltd.（GTN）
GTN | Global Trust Networks Co., Ltd.
Foreign nationals may face various challenges when searching for housing in Japan, such as language barriers or being required to provide a guarantor when signing a lease. To support international faculty and researchers in finding suitable accommodations, we introduce the following company, which offers comprehensive living support services for foreigners.
＜Apartment Search Service Designed for Foreign Nationals＞
【Best-Estate.jp】Japan's largest rental property listing website for foreigners
This platform offers multilingual support and online viewing options in searching rental apartments suitable for foreign residents.
Chinese (Simplified)｜Chinese (Traditional)｜Korean｜Indonesian｜Vietnamese
＜Rent Guarantor Service＞
A rent guarantee service is available for those entering into private rental agreements in Japan.
In addition, you can also get daily life support provided by GTN.
Rent guarantor service | GTN | Global Trust Networks Co., Ltd.
● Safety net Housing
セーフティネット住宅情報提供システム
This is a rental property search website operated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan.
※available in Japanese only.
■ Hotels near the University
Below is a list of frequently used hotels and accommodation facilities.
(Minami-Osawa Campus)
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| Hotel / Facility Name | Travel Time to TMU (Minami-Osawa Station) | Address & Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Inter-University Seminar House |
（Approx. 25 min by bus） - 5 min walk from “Yaen Toge” bus stop - 20 min bus ride to Minami-Osawa |
1987-1 Shimoyugi, Hachioji, Tokyo 192-0372 Tel: 042-676-8511 / 050-3533-1553 |
| Hashimoto Park Hotel |
（Approx. 10 min by train） - 5 min walk from Keio/JR “Hashimoto” Station North Exit - 5 min train ride to Minami-Osawa |
3-4-4 Hashimoto, Midori-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-0143 Tel: 042-774-6112 |
| Hotel Livemax BUDGET in front of the Chofu station |
（Approx. 25 min by train） - 1 min walk from Keio “Chofu” Station East Exit - 25 min train ride to Minami-Osawa |
4-2-6 Fuda, Chofu, Tokyo 182-0024 TEL：042-485-0033 |
| Toyoko Inn Hashimoto North Exit |
（Approx. 10 min by train） - 5 min walk from Keio/JR “Hashimoto” Station North Exit - 5 min train ride to Minami-Osawa |
3-2-8 Hashimoto, Midori-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-0143 TEL：042-770-1045 |
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(Hino, Arakawa: Publication under adjustment)
2.Life/Medical Consultation desk
■ Life Support：Tokyo Intercultural Portal Site
This site lists contacts for consultation services for foreign residents who experience difficulties in daily life by topic and region.
Please find the appropriate contact based on your needs.
■ Life Support：NPO Hachioji International Association
This site offers consultation and information services are available for foreign residents in Hachioji City, Tokyo, who experience difficulties in their daily lives.
■ Medical Support：AMDA Medical Information Center
This site offers Information on medical institutions where you can communicate in foreign languages, as well as support services such as remote interpretation during medical consultations.
■ Medical Support：Medical information net（NAVI）
This site offers services for searching nearby medical institutions and pharmacies according to your preferred appointment date and medical department.
(A language selection option is provided at the top right corner)