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vallillo1983 · Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Posts: 194

Hey guys, I am coming to work in Japan, I graduate in the summer and have chosen to work for saxoncourt/shane as their schools are based in / around Tokyo and thats where I want to work (nova, aeon etc could not gaurentee I would be placed in the Tokyo area!) Basically, I know that they will take care of my apartment etc, but I don't plan on staying with them! So I have researched on the net for Tokyo apartments and they seem to be very expensive most starting at 120,000Yen a moth!! So is a Gaijin house really the best option! the thing is I don't like the idea of sharing facilites like a kitchen and bathroom, is there anyway of getting a cheap apartment in tokyo or is Gaijin houses the way forward!!

Cheers for your help

azarashi sushi · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Posts: 562 Location: Shinjuku

Congratulations on making a decision!

Just take their apartment for the time being and when you get here you will be in a better position to look around for something better. There are LOTS OF apartments for A LOT cheaper than 120 000 yen. You won't need to stay in a gaijin house if you have an apartment arranged for you.

Just relax and don't worry so much!