Pets OK, No Foreigners: The Reality of Housing Discrimination in Japan
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What’s it like renting in Japan? For many resident foreigners, it’s a humiliating ordeal — and it’s even worse if you aren’t white.
By Jay Allen
These days, more and more foreigners are moving to Japan. However, many here report having trouble finding a home to call home. Many landlords flat out refuse to rent to…