This article explores why Japanese landlords are hesitant to rent to foreigners and what can be done to make the rental process easier. It discusses historical context, cultural considerations, language barriers, discrimination laws, financial considerations, and the role of real estate agents/property managers in finding suitable accommodation for foreign tenants. It concludes that there are ways around these issues so that those looking for rentals overseas can navigate through local customs and laws more easily while also ensuring payment reliability at reasonable rates depending on location.