Romen from UK

It was a pleasure to work with Kaz again and he did was every bit as helpful as the first time that I used Hikari Homes. In a short place of time he was able to identify and negotiate on a number of apartments which met my needs. I will definitely use him again and recommend to any Japanese or no-Japanese speaker.

Joan from Manila

I had been to three different companies and none of them had given a hassle free and great assistance like that of Manabu from Hikari Homes. Manabu is not only fluent in English, he is also very approachable and accommodating. He takes everything in consideration, he listens and responds promptly, he is always available for questions and always ready for assistance even in details that other companies would not bother to help their clients such as in arranging connection with my gas, water and utilities. I truly appreciate that he made sure hot water should be running when we moved in so my baby would not get sick, thus he tried everything to make my utilities ready for a comfortable start.

Manabu makes his clients feel comfortable and relax, far from other 'cold' and 'gaijin' feel that I had in other companies. He is very friendly and very professional. Imagine coming to work to show me the property while having his first child on that day. That's how professional he is! Most importantly, he explained everything in the contract, translating them to English to make sure I understand all the vital points. And even after I had moved in, he was still helping me with some details like setting up the digital TV! I also had some advice from him where to find furniture and home items, what more can I ask for!

Indeed, he is a great help in finding us a place that is within my budget, close to work, convenient and most importantly, pleasant neighborhood. Manabu has by far given me the best, smoothest, hassle free, and stress free service in my six years in Japan. I strongly recommend Manabu to my friends and colleagues, and to other expatriates in Tokyo who want quality service in finding their best home. You'll never go wrong because you are in good hands with Manabu! Perhaps it is not an exaggeration to say he is heaven-sent to expats like me who needs to find the best place in the city. Thanks so much, Manabu-san!

Lori from USA

I wanted to send along my thanks to TAKA of Hikari Home for helping me find my new apartment in Tokyo. Finding a new place to live in Japan can be very stressful. In addition, I had some very specific requirements, for example, premium area, high floor, and an extra window, for which Taka worked very hard to fulfill. Move in day is today. Thank you Taka and Hikari Home.

David from USA

Kaz was so helpful throughout the entire process of finding my new home. He was patient and took the time to show me various buildings over the period of 5 weeks. I have been in japan almost 9 years now and my experience with Kaz in finding a home was by far the smoothest and hassle free to date. I definitely recommend his services to expatriates in Tokyo who are looking to relocate.

Bob from USA

Kaz Harada was great! He helped me find a great apartment in Tokyo, in my budget range, close to work, and gave his best effort to assist me with all of the details of geting moved in. I highly recommend using Kaz to find an apartment in Tokyo.

Chico from USA

About a month ago, I started hunting for a new apartment in Tokyo. I
didn't have much of a strategy. I Google'd a few search terms. I sent
e-mails to a few realtor companies, addressed to nobody in particular.
I braced myself for weeks of confusion.

But a grim apartment search turned into an enjoyable (and successful)
one for one lucky reason: Kaz Harada read the message I sent to Hikari
Homes. Harada-san, it turns out, is terrific at his job -- friendly,
reliable, industrious. On my behalf, he worked quickly and honestly,
showing me to just the sort of apartments I was interested in seeing.
When minor problems came up, Harada-san found easy solutions. When a
wire transfer to the property owner didn't go through, Harada-san
called the bank and made it work. Not once did the process feel
overwhelming or stressful. And eventually, I ended up with a great
apartment -- and four months of free rent.

I don't anticipate moving again while I live in Tokyo, but if I do,
I'll take a more direct approach to my apartment hunt: I'll call
Harada-san from the get-go. That's a strategy I would advise for
anybody.

James from Scotland

As a non-Japanese speaking foreigner, I expect difficult and hassle when moving apartment. However, right from my first contact, Kaz made everything really easy for me. He really listened to what I was looking for, suggested a select range of good options, and I’d made my decision within a couple of weeks. He made all the paperwork and planning as simple as he could, and managed to fit our meetings around my schedule. I’m recommending Kaz to anyone looking for an apartment in Tokyo.

Michael and Daphne from Taipei

Finding a suitable apartment overseas, within your budget and lifestyle needs, can be a challenging experience at best. Having lived and worked overseas for over fifteen years, I have worked with a number of realty agents. Kaz, I can truly say, is one-of-a-kind. He has many strengths, far too many to list here, but when it comes to searching for an apartment in Tokyo, three immediately come to mind. Kaz listens. He takes the time to understand your needs and operates in a clear and open style to help you feel confident and comfortable. Kaz delivers. He will find a range of apartments that meet your needs then work with you and the leasing company to create the best offer available. Kaz helps. He understands the difficulties of living overseas and works with you to solve problems. He’s not afraid to offer his opinion and working with him is very much like working with a trusted friend. I highly recommended his services.

Alex and Eve from Spain

Somos Alex y Eva,

Nosotros contactamos con Kaz desde España y teníamos poco tiempo para encontrar un piso en Tokyo.

Cada vez que escribíamos un correo con alguna duda, nos contestaba rapidamente, sin importar el dia de la semana.
En seguida capto el tipo de piso que nosotros necesitábamos.
Cuando llegamos a Tokyo, en un dia, conseguimos el piso que buscábamos. Una vez elegido, Kaz se encargo absolutamente de todo, el papeleo, dar de alta los suministros, hablar con el dueño del piso y a demás nos explico las normas de comunidad.
Es un gran profesional, con una larga experiencia, muy atento y cercano.

We are Alex and Eve

We contacted Kaz from Spain and had little time to find an apartment in Tokyo. Every time I wrote an email to him with some questions, he answered quickly no matter what day of the week it was. He caught the type of what we needed right away.The first day of our apartment hunt, we got the apartment we wanted. Once selected, Kaz took care of absolutely everything such as price negotiation, paperwork, utilities,etc. He also explained the rules of the new community. He is a pro with with great experience, and a very attentive and friendly attitude.

Jonathan from USA

Hikari Homes is the perfect agency for your next home search. My agent, Kaz Harada, impressed me with his market knowledge and honesty.

Not only did Kaz reply to my inquiry immediately but he also took to time to really listen to what I wanted in my ideal home. After searching and consulting on suitable places he took the extra step of pre-screening each property before we set out. This saved a great deal of my time and made our day very well-organized. Within a short time we were out looking at many equally outstanding properties based on my budget and preferences. Within two weeks after meeting Kaz, I am unpacked and living in my ideal home!

I have dealt with many agents in Japan and Kaz Harada at Hikari Homes is the first that gave me exactly what I asked for. Thank you Kaz! You hit the nail on the head!