Looking for shared apartment advice

Hello everyone,

I will be doing a semester abroad in Tokyo together with two friends, and we’re thinking about renting an apartment and starting our own shared flat (WG) for that time. Has anyone here done something similar before? Is it realistic to find an apartment for three people as international students?

We would really appreciate any advice or experiences regarding apartment hunting in Tokyo. For example:

• Where is the best place to search for apartments? (websites, agencies, platforms, etc.)
• Are there specific areas you would recommend for students?
• Is it difficult to rent as foreigners?
• Would you recommend a shared apartment like this, or are student dorms/share houses the better option?

Any tips, recommendations, or things we should be aware of would help us a lot!