TOKYO -- A growing number of companies in Japan are offering services to guide foreign nationals through an often-daunting rental housing market.
Property searches, contract signings are among hurdles to first-time arrivals

Daitokentaku Leasing has opened an office in Tokyo for non-Japanese seeking rental housing. (Photo by Kazuki Yamaguchi)
TOKYO -- A growing number of companies in Japan are offering services to guide foreign nationals through an often-daunting rental housing market.