My partner and I are moving to Japan this April, me for school and him for work, and right now we only have my student visa (for certification, rent and stuff)
The issues are this:
1. We're foreigners
2. We come with a dog (our small white fluffy adorable daughter)
So I already know apartment searching is going to be a challenge, but we are ready for that. We actually found some nice apartments in gaijinpot and e-housing.
The thing is, I'm afraid to rent an apartment that I didn't personally see, and only through photos & video at best. Plus I read a lot that real estate agents in Japan have a larger selection than what is displayed online, and maybe better prices? But then that would mean that we'll need to find a place to rent for a month (would love site recommendations for that).
From people already in Japan, whet did you do (or didn't do) that worked best for you?
by delphiniom