Furniture and Appliances

Japanese apartments are typically leased completely unfurnished. You will need to purchase all bare essentials, such as a refrigerator, cooking appliances, washing machine, bedding, lights, and furniture. Sites are in Japanese unless otherwise noted.

Second-Hand Items

Purchasing everything brand new can cost a lot of money. As an alternative, you may be able to find the things you need at a recycle shop.

  • Hard Off – retail chain selling second-hand items

Rental Items

Some companies offer furniture and appliance rental services, though they are not exclusively intended for foreign customers. Since there are very few websites with information in English, support from someone who understands Japanese is necessary.


There are also high-end furniture rental services with English support.

100 Yen Shops

Prices for daily necessities can be high in Japan. 100 yen shops offer economical alternatives and can be found throughout the greater Tokyo area. They sell a wide range of products for 100 yen (plus tax), including kitchenware, stationary, batteries, and clothing.