1. Student dormitories

The number of student dormitories in Japanese universities is limited, and only a very small number of people can apply for them. If the school does not have spare dormitories, it will also help students introduce private rooms, but the corresponding accommodation fees are more expensive than on-campus dormitories. Of course, some schools may build new accommodation areas far away from the school. The accommodation fee is the same as the on-campus dormitory, but it will take a little more time to travel every day. Generally, there is no need to find another guarantor for student dormitories. The school will be the guarantor.

2. Student Union Hall

Student Union Hall is a student apartment run by the government or private organizations. Generally speaking, the equipment is relatively complete and the price is relatively cheap. Many clubs will provide meals and have dedicated personnel to manage them. And one advantage of it is that the students in the hall may be from different schools, or there may be people from different countries, which is very suitable for communication and can enrich the life of studying abroad. However, the disadvantage is that it is difficult to apply for the student hall, and generally You can only live there for one year, and after one year you have to look for a new house.

3. Specialized dormitories for international students

Specialized dormitories for international students are also relatively cheap. Its characteristic is that it is limited to international students, provides paid airport pick-up services, does not require a guarantor, and does not accept gift money. This kind of dormitory is more suitable for international students who have not been selected into a school dormitory.

4. Renting a house

This is a more common form of accommodation, usually found by international students through real estate agencies. However, please note that choosing this accommodation method requires a Japanese person to act as a joint guarantor. When signing a rental contract, you should also pay attention to a series of matters to avoid disputes in the future. Under normal circumstances, no one else is allowed to stay in the rented house except the renter himself. Therefore, it is best to discuss it with the landlord in advance when bringing outsiders into the property. In addition, Japan’s house rental has its own unique system, and you often need to pay deposits, gift money, agency fees, rent and other fees when you move in for the first time.

5. HomeStay

This way of staying in a Japanese home as a family member allows you to fully experience Japanese life. Of course, if you don’t have relatives or friends in Japan, you can also experience this accommodation method. If your university has exchanges with local people, you can apply to your university. If you really have a chance to apply, be sure to pay attention to Japanese etiquette and lifestyle.

6. Corporate employee dormitories

In Japan, there is a group called the "International Students Support Enterprise Cooperation Promotion Association". In recent years, this association has begun to arrange for international students to live in corporate employee dormitories. However, it is not perfect at present. It is only for some outstanding students and it is difficult for ordinary international students to apply. However, the biggest advantage of living in this kind of dormitory is that you can meet Japanese office workers in advance. If you want to work in Japan after graduation, you can pay more attention to this information.