
Key Money (Reikin) in Japan: What Foreign Renters Should Know
Learn what key money (reikin) means when renting in Japan. Real cost examples, how much landlords charge, refund rules, and how foreigners can avoid paying it.
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Learn what key money (reikin) means when renting in Japan. Real cost examples, how much landlords charge, refund rules, and how foreigners can avoid paying it.

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