Living in Hiroshima
Housing Guarantor Programs
Typically, when renting a home in Japan, it is necessary to find a joint guarantor.
Since there are conditions that must be met by the person acting as your joint guarantor, international students often find it difficult to find one.
Here we will introduce you to housing guarantor services that are operated by public institutions and private companies.
Housing Guarantor Services Operated by Public Institutions
Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (a public interest incorporated foundation)
This institution can act as a guarantor for property rental for international students attending member schools of the “Comprehensive Renters’ Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan.”
It is possible for the Hiroshima Support Center for International Students to act as the guarantor for international students by making use of this “Comprehensive Renters’ Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan.”
For details on whether your school is a member school, please contact the school you are entering.
There are conditions that need to be met to apply.
What Is the “Comprehensive Renters’ Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan?”
This program can be used by international students in cases where a school, etc., will act as their joint guarantor.
For a detailed explanation on this system, please check the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services website.
Housing Guarantor Services Operated by Private Companies
GTN (Global Trust Networks)
There are also guarantor services that allow individuals to rent housing without needing to have a guarantor.
Additionally, such services also allow renters to search for housing using foreign languages.
Zenhoren, Co., Ltd.
There are also special plans exclusively geared toward international students.