Thankyou to you both. Im beginning to find out how difficult it is already. 
My gf lives in Tokyo and I do have friends so this may take some of the 
burden off relocation.
Best wishes
Nick
"Sigi Rindler" <srindler@da2.so-net.ne.jp> wrote in message 
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> "Igirisujin" <mjupforit@hotmail.com> wrote in message 
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>> Hi everyone
>> As per the title please could I ask you if any of you have any 
>> information
>> on reputable places where I could rent a small appato in Tokyo.
>
> Renting a place to live before coming here is virtually impossible unless 
> you have somebody here to do that for you (or you have enough money to 
> spare for a hotel).
> However, there are several "guest houses' in Tokyo that rent rooms on a 
> weekly or monthly basis. Search for "Tokyo, guesthouse" and you'll find 
> several of them. While you are staying there, you can search for your new 
> place. Maybe your new employer can help you with your apartment since it's 
> not easy for foreigners to rent one. There is a lot of bureaucracy 
> involved...
>
> Sigi
>
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