According to an article in Kabutan, Yamaichi Uniheim Estate (2984) 2/21/2025 announced on the afternoon of the same day that it would start a rental brokerage service “Japan House Connect” for foreign residents.
The number of foreign residents in Japan is increasing every year, reaching approximately 3 million in 2023. Along with this increase, the market for services for foreign residents continues to expand. In particular, businesses that support foreigners’ lives in Japan, such as real estate brokerage services and lifestyle support services, are attracting attention. Below, we will introduce companies that are expanding their business with an eye on expanding the foreign resident market.
1.G+ Media Co., Ltd.
G+ Media Co., Ltd. operates an online media that provides information in multiple languages for foreign residents. The company provides support for foreigners finding housing in Japan through the real estate information site “Real Estate Japan.” This site provides property information in English to help foreigners find a home in Japan smoothly.
2.ABLE Co., Ltd.
ABLE Co., Ltd. is a major real estate brokerage company that operates throughout Japan, and also focuses on services for foreigners. The company has multilingual staff and provides support in English, Chinese, and other languages. They also operate a property information site exclusively for foreigners, creating an environment where foreigners can search for properties with peace of mind.
3.Global Trust Networks Co., Ltd. (GTN)
Global Trust Networks Co., Ltd. provides guarantee services for rental properties as a guarantee company specializing in foreigners. When foreigners rent a rental property in Japan, the problem of a guarantor is often a major barrier, but GTN provides a guarantee service specifically for foreigners and has gained support from many foreigners.
4.YOLO JAPAN Co., Ltd.
YOLO JAPAN Co., Ltd. operates “YOLO JAPAN”, a job information site for foreign residents. The site provides support for foreigners finding jobs in Japan, and provides an environment where foreigners can work with peace of mind, including multilingual support and visa support.
5.Linc Co., Ltd.
Linc Co., Ltd. provides “LincStudy”, a Japanese language learning e-learning service for foreign residents. This service is especially aimed at Chinese residents and provides an environment where you can learn the Japanese language skills necessary for living and working in Japan online.
6.WOVN Technologies Co., Ltd.
WOVN Technologies Co., Ltd. provides the multilingual website solution “WOVN.io”. By using the company’s services, companies can easily make their websites multilingual and enhance the dissemination of information to foreign residents.
Summary
These companies are developing a variety of services in response to the growing needs of the increasing number of foreign residents. In particular, the number of companies that provide support for foreigners to live and work comfortably in Japan, such as real estate brokerage services, lifestyle support services, and educational services, is increasing. The market for foreign residents is expected to continue expanding, and the efforts of these companies will likely attract even more attention.