My mother has decided that she wants to move back to Japan after spending most of her adult life in America. She's sold several of her properties in Los Angeles and has been speaking to different agencies in Japan, however, we're realizing how difficult it is to even be allowed to view the apartments. She is currently in Japan. She isn't interested in buying and wants to rent in Setagaya.
Some places have told her they don't rent to singles over 60, and some have told her that they don't rent to people who don't work or have income. She has enough money from the properties she's sold, but is retired for the most part. The process to rent is obviously a lot different compared to Los Angeles, where an agent can show you multiple properties in one day. Many agents she's been speaking with have asked her to pre-apply to even just see one property.
Thought I'd reach out and ask for advice on this sub on renting or recommendations for agencies, etc. As a native, she speaks Japanese fluently, but she's never rented in Japan (moved to LA right out of high school). This is purely asking for advice on the logistics of finding a place to rent in Japan, rather than a visa question.
by hinoki-and-tsubaki