TOKYO AREA, INCLUDING 3 OTHER PREFECTURES
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End-to-end support
in French
Local presence, relocation expertise
We use our knowledge of the Japanese property market to support individuals and companies moving to the Tokyo area, as well as in the prefectures of Kanagawa, Chiba and Saitama. By ensuring smooth communication, our aim is to save time and provide peace of mind, so that expatriates and their families can focus fully on their new life.
Our services
for your relocation
Discovery and arrival
- Advice on choosing your neighbourhood: commute times, schools, shops, atmosphere and estimated cost of living.
- Orientation visit: discover the city and neighbourhoods suited to each person's lifestyle.
- Arrival arrangements, including airport transfer.
- Coordination of removals and storage when needed.
- Preparation of your rental application.
Housing search
- Advice and information about the rental market and its rules.
- Temporary housing search.
- Permanent home search, to rent or buy, according to your criteria and budget.
- Organisation of property viewings and in-person support.
- Review and explanation of the contract in French, and negotiation of lease terms.
- Move-in inventory, so the property's condition is clearly recorded from the outset.
Settling in
- Setting up your home: electricity, gas, water, internet and home insurance.
- Move-in assistance.
- Support with buying or renting furniture and appliances.
Departure
- Removal quotes.
- Departure services, including cancellation of household contracts.
- Move-out inventory and handover of the property.
- Advice on recovering your security deposit.
THE KIZUNA GUIDEtailored to you
So that every move-in is easy from the very first days, we provide a complete guide designed specifically for your chosen home and neighbourhood. It brings together all the practical information and everyday contacts you need.
So that every move-in is easy from the very first days, we provide a complete guide designed specifically for your chosen home and neighbourhood. It brings together all the practical information and everyday contacts you need.
- Building rules, waste sorting and the collection schedule
- Shops, pharmacies and parking nearby
- Doctors, dentists and hospitals in the area
- Schools, daycare and activities for children
- Vets and pet shops
- Transport and daily commutes
- Parks, gyms, municipal pools and sports clubs
A relocation project in Tokyo?
Whether you are relocating independently or coordinating an employee's move, we assess every request individually and provide tailored support in French.
Administrative support
Ongoing support
Water, gas, electricity, internet, city hall, phone services… Kizuna can also support you with the practical steps needed to settle into your new life.
AFTER YOU SETTLE IN
Everyday life, taken care of
A tradesperson to call out, an appointment to book, a letter in Japanese to make sense of: Kizuna Relo stays available for everyday requests.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions about finding a home in Japan?
Yes. We can start the search before you arrive and review the preselected homes with you remotely.
Long-term apartments and houses, temporary housing and share houses, depending on your situation.
Yes, for your first weeks or months while you look for your long-term home.
We can search for share houses when this option suits your situation and preferences.
Some viewings can be carried out for you, with photos, videos and detailed observations. This depends on the property and the agency involved.
Yes. We coordinate with the different agencies and group appointments into the same day whenever possible.
Beyond the rent, various upfront fees may apply (reikin, shikikin, agency fee, guarantor fee, insurance…). They vary by property and contract, and we explain them case by case.
Yes. We explain what is required and help you prepare your application before it is submitted.
We stay with you through the key handover, sharing the important information about the condition check and the building rules.