Your Japan Sidekick
We'll handle your apartment, paperwork, and setup. You enjoy Japan.
New country. Fun.
The setup. Not really...
- Find the right school. Get to know our partner schools and discover the best one for you, not just a top-ranked name.
- Find your home. More than a property database. We learn about you and go out to find your perfect place.
- Handle the paperwork. Your in-person sidekick from city hall to the bank, utilities to phone plan.
- Move in ready. Walk into a home that's already set up, with a furniture package that fits you.
Don't just move, Belong
Founded right here in Nagoya by someone who studied here too. We've built real relationships across the city and work closely with local schools, so the help you get is grounded in actually living here, not a script.
We want you to feel part of Nagoya, not a visitor passing through. That's why we share our favorite spots and local tips in guides we keep updated.
Osu
A maze of covered arcades, vintage shops, and street food.
Here's how it works.
We help you find the right school.
- We learn who you are and what you want out of studying in Japan
- We match you to the right school and walk you through applying
- We make sure you understand your Certificate of Eligibility and visa timeline
We help you find the right school.
Language school, university, or vocational school, each has a different focus, pace, and intake schedule, and it's hard to tell which fits your goals from outside the country. We know how it works, so let us take care of it.
- •We learn who you are and what you want out of studying in Japan
- •We match you to the right school and walk you through applying
- •We make sure you understand your Certificate of Eligibility and visa timeline
Skip the paperwork panic and get straight to exploring Japan.
At first, the Japanese paperwork you're required to fill out can seem a bit overwhelming; that's why we accompany you in person to get everything filled out. By coming with you, we make sure everything is handled quickly and efficiently so you can focus on what matters.
- •City Hall registration (national health insurance and move in notification), My Number card, pension exemption, and certificate of residence
- •Inkan and bank account setup
- •Phone plan and apartment utilities
We find the right place for you.
Agencies that won't deal with international tenants. Lease documents in Japanese. A guarantor system nobody explains. We know how it works, so let us take care of it.
- •We learn who you are and what's best for you (location, budget, must-haves...)
- •We partner with foreigner-friendly agencies and landlords
- •We translate your lease agreement and stay with you through signing
Move into a home, not just an apartment
That's why we put together personalized furniture rental packages: you move in ready from day one and just hand everything back when you're done. No big upfront cost, and no rushing to sell or dispose of it. Japan makes it expensive to throw out large items, and getting someone from Facebook Marketplace to show up is always a gamble, so we take that whole part off your plate.
- •Appliances, bedroom, and full setup plans available
- •Delivery and installation as well as pickup at move-out
Essential
The basics handled. Fridge and washing machine delivered and installed before you arrive.
Comfort
Everything you need to sleep well and live well. Adds bed, bedding, and bedside table.
Full Setup
Move in and do nothing else. Every piece of furniture you need, delivered and installed.
Pricing and full details available on the next page.
Every GoWONDR journey starts with a free call.
It's easy and it's quick. Just tell us if you're in Japan or when you plan on arriving, what you're looking for, and what you're worried about. We'll let you know what we can do for you. No pressure, no overly pushy sales pitch, just a free chat to see if we can help.
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