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Recruitment for a Part-time Job
FREA Co. is looking for new staff members to work with us due to business expansion. You will be asked to cooperate in supporting foreigners working in Japan to find housing in the Tokyo area. There is no need to… More
November 22, 2019
What “Security” Means to Japanese and Foreigners
Those who have been to real estate agencies in Japan may have seen the employees using printers ever so frequently. They could be printing out copies of documents or a 30-page contract. Not only do employees use the printers for… More
November 15, 2019
Decoding Your Commute In Tokyo: How To Plan Apartment-Hunting Around Transportation
It’s no secret that at FREA, we almost always base our suggested target areas around ideal commuting routes. This time, we’ll delve into the methods and reasoning behind how we come up with our recommendations, so that our readers can… More
October 12, 2019
Finding That Ideal New Home: Challenges From Differences In Japanese Housing
In past articles, we have discussed the various obstacles surrounding the application process for foreigners seeking housing in Japan. But there are also many cases where foreigners struggle to come across properties that they want to apply for in the… More
August 1, 2019
The Need For Corporate Housing Support In Japan
Relocation support is often a subject of keen interest for working professionals when making employer choices. As a Japanese real estate agency that specializes in housing for working foreigners, we have had the opportunity to interact with a wide variety… More
June 11, 2019
The Guarantor System In Japan For Housing Applications
Most foreigners arriving in Japan find themselves having to essentially relearn the housing application process, as the associated expenses and screening processes often vary wildly when compared to their home country. Much of the available information is scarce and vague,… More
May 30, 2019
Navigating Property Viewings In Japan
Property viewings: an ubiquitous part of the housing search process in any country, and in most cases the major deciding point in whether or not to apply for a potential home. Japan is no exception to viewings, but there are… More
May 10, 2019
Initial Development Of Our New Platform Completed
The initial development phase of our upcoming web & mobile housing platform has been completed! In the upcoming weeks, we will be diving into our various testing stages to ensure everything runs smoothly before finally unveiling the new platform later… More
March 14, 2019
Yokohama-Bound: A Housing Area Guide For Commuters
Many of our housing clients are seeking housing in Japan for the first time. With so many train lines and neighborhoods, it can be overwhelming trying to identify where to begin searching. At FREA, where we specialize in corporate housing… More
March 7, 2019
New Developments At FREA This Spring!
Spring is rapidly approaching, and with it the annual peak rush of incoming housing applicants in Japan (typically the fiercest in February and March before tapering out near the end of April). This year, FREA has actually been stepping back… More
March 1, 2019
Seeking QA Testers For New Japan Housing Mobile /Web Platform
Happy New Year from FREA! We hope that everyone has been enjoying a refreshing and productive January so far. Development on FREA’s new housing support platform has been steadily progressing, and we are beginning preparations to transition into our… More
January 18, 2019
Year’s End Closure Announcement
December is in full swing, and the holiday season is upon us! Our office will be closed from December 22nd and reopen on January 10th, 2019. We are wrapping up a bit earlier this year to allot our hardworking… More
December 13, 2018