International Desk

Your English-speaking real estate desk in Tokyo & Fukuoka.

From pre-arrival consultation to contract signing and beyond — our dedicated bilingual team is with you at every step. We handle what others can't: off-market access, corporate relocation, and Japan's complex transaction customs, all explained in English.

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Who We Serve

Four paths to the right property

01 — Expats & Pre-Arrival

Relocating to Japan

Finding a home before you land is possible. We handle viewings on your behalf, explain guarantor requirements, fixed-term leases, and key money in plain English — so you arrive with a signed contract, not a stack of questions.

02 — Corporate HR & Relocation

Placing your team

We work directly with HR, general affairs, and relocation companies to provide English-language property summaries and comparative reports in formats your overseas HQ can immediately approve. Multiple assignees, one desk.

03 — Investors & Second Home

Asian capital meets Japan

From Fukuoka's emerging international finance district to Tokyo's established prime addresses — we provide yield projections, acquisition support, and post-purchase management in a single English-language relationship.

04 — Ultra-HNW & Off-Market

What portals don't show

Transactions above ¥200M rarely appear publicly. We handle off-market introductions under NDA, coordinate with bilingual legal and tax advisors, and manage the entire process with the discretion the category demands.

What We Offer

End-to-end, in English

Dedicated Bilingual Agent

One named point of contact who handles every communication, negotiation, and document exchange in English — no relay, no delay. Available via email and video call across time zones.

English Property Documents

Full property summaries, floor plans, and comparison tables prepared in English — ready for internal approval or overseas HQ sign-off. Important lease and purchase terms explained clearly, not verbatim-translated.

Rental → Purchase → Management

From a first rental contract to a long-term investment portfolio — the relationship continues. We coordinate with trusted property managers, tax advisors, and architects so your Japan portfolio grows in the hands of people you already know.

Why Fukuoka

Tokyo-grade service, now in Fukuoka.

Fukuoka's international finance initiative TEAM FUKUOKA has attracted 35 companies since 2020 — 19 of them Asian. Foreign and international firms now account for ~20% of new corporate arrivals annually, yet most established bilingual real estate brokers remain Tokyo-only. That gap is where we operate.

Contract Guide

Japan's rental & purchase process, explained

01

Initial Consultation

We discuss your requirements, timeline, and budget — in English, by email or video call. No Japanese required at any stage.
02

Property Selection

We curate a shortlist from both listed and off-market inventory, providing English summaries, photos, and video walkthroughs for remote review.
03

Application & Screening

We guide you through Japan's guarantor and screening requirements, preparing documentation in formats accepted by Japanese landlords and financial institutions.
04

Contract & Move-In

All contract terms are explained in English prior to signing. We coordinate key handover, utilities setup, and any necessary building registration — ending with you settled.
05

Ongoing Support

Lease renewals, maintenance coordination, and future moves — we remain your single English-speaking point of contact throughout your time in Japan.

Get in Touch

Contact the International Desk

We respond in English within one business day.

Or email us directly: info@boutiqueresidenceandco.com