Nakano 1K: ¥105,980 Adachi 0 key money: 68% Cheapest 1K: Adachi ¥76,650 Koto listings: 2,733 Shibuya 1LDK: ¥235,117 Edogawa 1K: ¥78,338 28,990 listings tracked Tokyo avg deposit: 0.6 months Nakano 1K: ¥105,980 Adachi 0 key money: 68% Cheapest 1K: Adachi ¥76,650 Koto listings: 2,733 Shibuya 1LDK: ¥235,117 Edogawa 1K: ¥78,338 28,990 listings tracked Tokyo avg deposit: 0.6 months
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Tanu is your AI concierge for renting in Tokyo. Real listings, real data, zero judgment.

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Just say hi — or try: "I need a 1K in Nakano under ¥100k"

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Peak rental season is January–March. Listings move fast — start searching early to get the best options.

This is what apartment hunting looks like for foreigners in Japan.

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4 out of 10 foreigners are refused housing by landlords.

60% of landlords say they're "reluctant" to rent to foreigners.

Tanu helps you find the doors that are open.

The difference

Without help

✕ Rejected 4+ times before finding a place
✕ ¥400,000+ surprise upfront costs
✕ 6+ weeks of stressful searching
✕ No idea which fees are negotiable
✕ Can't read listings or contracts

With Tanu

✓ Pre-screened listings from 28,990 apartments
✓ Full cost breakdown before you commit
✓ Know which wards accept foreigners (data-backed)
✓ Negotiation intel: 68% of Adachi has zero key money
✓ Every term explained in your language

How much does it really cost to move in?

Enter your monthly rent. See the full picture.

¥30,000 ¥300,000

Typical scenario. Actual costs vary by property. Ask Tanu for a personalized estimate.

What Tanu can do for you

Search real listings

28,990 apartments across Tokyo's 23 wards from SUUMO, Homes.co.jp, and at Home. Updated weekly. Not aggregated links — structured, searchable data.

Understand every cost

Deposit, key money, agent commission, guarantor fee, fire insurance, lock change — broken down and explained. Know exactly what you'll pay before you sign.

Get neighborhood intel

Rent averages by layout, foreigner acceptance rates, zero key money percentages, and honest advice for every ward. Data, not guesswork.

See it in action

Click any command. Watch Tanu respond.

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Try it yourself in Telegram

No signup. No credit card. 7 free messages per day.

Compare neighborhoods

Pick two wards. See the data side by side.

Where should you live?

3 questions. Personalized ward recommendations.

1. What's your monthly budget?

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Weekly market insights, tips, and data from Tokyo's 23 wards.

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"I'm building HousingAssist because I've been through this. Moving to Japan is exciting until you hit the rental market — the fees you didn't expect, the rejections you can't explain, the contracts you can't read."

"Tanu is what I wished existed."

— Founder, HousingAssist

Common questions

Is it really free?
Yes. You get 7 free messages per day plus unlimited free commands (/costs, /market, /glossary, etc.). Tanuki Plus (250 Stars/month, ~$5) gives you unlimited messages, 10 results per search, and priority responses.
Where does the data come from?
28,990 listings scraped weekly from Japan's major rental platforms: SUUMO, Homes.co.jp, and at Home. Every listing is parsed into structured data — rent, deposit, key money, layout, building age, station distance — so Tanu can search and compare them intelligently.
Can Tanu help me sign a lease?
Tanu is a research and intelligence tool, not a real estate agent. Tanu helps you find listings, understand costs, compare neighborhoods, and prepare for the process — but you'll still work with an agent to sign the actual lease. Tanu can explain every step so you know exactly what to expect.
What languages does Tanu speak?
Tanu detects your language and responds in it. English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Spanish, French, and more. Just write in your language — Tanu will follow.
Does this work outside Tokyo?
Currently Tokyo's 23 wards only. We're planning to expand to Osaka, Yokohama, and other major cities based on demand. Join our Telegram channel for updates.
Why Telegram?
No signup. No app to download. Works on every device. You message Tanu like you'd message a friend. All your history stays in one conversation. And if you decide to upgrade, Telegram Stars makes payment instant — no credit card forms.

Need more?

Tanuki Plus — unlimited messages, 10 results per search, priority responses.

250 Stars/month (~$5) inside Telegram.

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Just say "help me find an apartment" — Tanu takes it from there.

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okaerinasai — "welcome home"