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Japanese for Apartment Hunting

Japanese for Apartment Hunting

By: Sterling
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New foreign residents renting outside company housing. Fudousan visit scripts, reikin/shikikin, guarantor-company phrases for non-company housing—mirror FR apartment-hunt format. Audio for this show is produced with AI assistance. Episodes are researched, scripted, and reviewed for accuracy before release. Topics include: Japanese for Apartment Hunting.

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  • Fudousan Visit Scripts: Reikin Shikikin Guarantor Phrases

    Fudousan Visit Scripts: Reikin Shikikin Guarantor Phrases
    Jul 11 2026
    In this episode of Japanese for Apartment Hunting, we equip new foreign residents with practical scripts for fudousan office visits outside company housing. Learn how to open conversations, clarify reikin and shikikin fees on the spot, and request guarantor company options instead of a personal guarantor. These targeted phrases help you lead with clear intent, keep staff focused on costs, and avoid common delays during your first meeting.

    Key takeaways:
    - Start with polite greetings that signal you understand the market and want guarantor-company listings
    - Ask directly about total upfront costs, then follow up on whether reikin is negotiable
    - Redirect staff suggestions with calm statements about preferring guarantor companies when you lack family in Japan
    - Confirm payment timing, included fees, and successful tenant referrals before signing

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