Hey everyone!
I’m moving to Tokyo for a 12-month language school program through GoGoNihon. The school is located in Shinjuku, so ideally I’d like to avoid a 45+ minute commute, but I’m flexible on location depending on what’s available.
I’m planning to live in a private apartment, not a sharehouse. I work remotely and also do content creation (mostly talking/streaming, not shouting at 3AM), so it’s really important that I have a quiet space where I can talk at night without worrying about the neighbors.
I’ve heard that RC (reinforced concrete) buildings are the way to go for better sound insulation. A 1K would probably be ideal, but depending on price and availability, I might consider a 1R as well. I just need enough space for a desk and some basic streaming gear.
Right now I’m looking into a few agencies:
- Be Good Japan
- Fontana
- Interwhao
- Oak House
- XRoss House
One issue I’m running into is that a lot of listings don’t mention the building structure, so it’s hard to know whether something is RC or not. If you’ve gone through this process, how did you find out what kind of construction the building had? Did you have to ask directly?
If anyone has used any of these agencies, I’d love to hear your experience. Did you run into any noise issues? Any hidden fees or red flags? Or any apartments that worked out great?
If you have any advice or suggestions about which of these agencies might be best for someone with my needs, please let me know!
by ObviousVegetable2951