Pets OK, No Foreigners: The Reality of Housing Discrimination in Japan

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.

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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…