Luxury rentals
in Tokyo. Done right.
Independent, bilingual luxury rental advisory for senior executives relocating to Tokyo. Curated premium properties in Minato, Shibuya, and beyond — with no conflicts of interest.
Tokyo Expat is an independent real estate advisory service for international executives and professionals relocating to Tokyo.
Our advisor, Yasuhiro Maruyama, has worked inside Japan's foreign company world — at a global real estate private equity fund and at a foreign SaaS company — as a colleague and executive, not just as an agent. He personally designed and implemented a corporate housing program at his SaaS company, supported two expat colleagues through their high-end relocations, and managed post-departure tax representative arrangements on their behalf.
He knows how corporate housing policies, HR timelines, and Japan assignments actually work — from the inside.
I shortlist properties that genuinely match your criteria — including off-market units not listed on public portals. No padding, no filler.
I accompany you to every viewing and negotiate lease terms directly in Japanese — key money, rental price, move-in conditions. No communication gaps.
Japanese lease contracts are dense and in Japanese. I translate and explain every material clause — renewal conditions, early termination fees, move-out obligations — before you sign.
For HR teams managing expat assignments — I understand corporate housing budgets, policies, and reporting requirements. Having designed a program myself, I work seamlessly with your HR department.
For HR TeamsHiroo, Azabu, Roppongi. Tokyo's diplomatic hub and most established expat community.
Daikanyama, Ebisu, Nakameguro. Premium residential with outstanding lifestyle.
Yotsuya, Ichigaya. Underrated value and exceptional transport links.
Den-en-chofu, Yoga. Spacious family homes and international schools nearby.
I've sat on the same side of the table as you — working inside foreign companies in Japan, watching colleagues navigate relocations with no real support. I built this service because I knew I could do it better.