Open Door Japan

The English-first apartment app for foreigners in Japan. Swipe foreigner-friendly homes, see nearby options on a map, and request viewings, no Japanese needed.

Find apartments in Japan that foreigners can actually rent.

Finding an apartment in Japan as a foreigner can be exhausting. Listings are in Japanese, many landlords won't rent to non-residents, and the websites feel like they were built decades ago. OpenDoorJapan changes that.

We bring foreigner-friendly homes from trusted providers into one simple, swipe-based app — so you can find a place you'll actually be accepted into, all in English, right from your phone.

HOW IT WORKS

• Swipe through real apartments, sharehouses, and social residences with photos
• Tap to save the ones you like to your favorites
• See all your saved homes on a single map to compare locations and commutes
• When you're ready connect directly with the real estate companies, arrange viewings, and get English-speaking support

WHY OPENDOORJAPAN Built for foreigners, not translated for them. Every part of the experience is designed around the real barriers non-residents face when renting in Japan.

Curated foreigner-friendly listings. Every home comes from providers known for welcoming international tenants, so you're not wasting time on places that will turn you away.

A modern way to search. Instead of dense, text-heavy portals, you get a fast, mobile-first swipe experience that's actually enjoyable to use.

Compare where you'll live. The favorites map turns your shortlist into a clear, side-by-side view of neighborhoods, train access, and distance to work or school.

A real viewing, not just a listing. Send an enquiry from the app and a real person helps connect you with the real estate, you'll get an instant confirmation by email.

SIMPLE, FAIR PRICING Browse and save your first favorites for free. When you're ready to unlock the full catalogue, it's a single one-time payment. No subscriptions, no recurring fees, ever.

PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST OpenDoorJapan is built around Japan's APPI privacy law. We ask for clear, explicit consent before any of your information is shared, and we only share what's needed to arrange your viewing.

WHO IT'S FOR

• Students arriving for university or language school
• Professionals relocating to Japan for work
• Anyone tired of being told "no foreigners" who wants a faster, friendlier way to find a home

Start swiping and find your home in Japan today.