Here are some recommended share houses in Okinawa for foreigners!
What is Okinawa like?
Basic Information on Okinawa
Okinawa consists of about 160 islands of various sizes, 49 of which are inhabited, with a current population of 1,453,000.
Okinawa is the only subtropical island in Japan with a hot and humid climate, but the annual average temperature is often between 10°C and 32°C, making it a relatively comfortable and mild climate.
As foreigners may know, the country is rich in nature, with blue seas and clear skies, and is full of many cultural attractions, such as traditional crafts and world heritage sites.
Reference: Population and population growth rate by prefecture, Statistics Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communicationshttps://www.stat.go.jp/data/nihon/02.html
Industries in Okinawa
Okinawa is extremely popular as a travel destination, both domestically and internationally, and has a thriving tourism industry that includes areas such as food and beverage, hotels, and leisure activities.
Fishing and agriculture also thrive in the subtropical climate, and Okinawa's tropical fruits such as mangoes, pineapples, and acerola are very popular, in addition to its specialty sugarcane.
If you are interested in Okinawa's popular "Okinawa World," check out the following article!
Let's go to "Okinawa World" which is very popular among foreigners who are fans of Okinawa!
Housing in Okinawa
We will introduce a shared house, but if you were to move to a regular place, the rent rates would be as follows.
Compared to Tokyo and other urban centers, salaries are lower, and rents and other living expenses are also lower.
| 1R (20-29m2) | Approx. 40,000 yen |
| 1LDK (40-49m2) | Approx. 47,000 yen |
| 2LDK (40-49m2) | Approx. 52,000 yen |
| 3LDK (40-49m2) | Approx. 56,000 yen |
Advantages of Living in a Share House in Okinawa
Many of you foreigners who want to live in Japan may have included the goal of moving to Okinawa after visiting the country on vacation and liking it.
Even though the cost of living is lower than in the city center as mentioned in the previous section, it is quite a hurdle for foreigners to rent an apartment or find a job right away. One option for a smooth transition to the Okinawa of your dreams is to live in a shared house.
Here are some of its advantages.
Life can start immediately.
If the share house is fully furnished, you can start living normally from the day you move in. After all, it is also important to keep initial costs down.
Electricity, gas, and water are also contract-free, and the biggest advantage, especially for foreigners, is that they do not need to take these steps, which can be stressful to do on their own.
There is a sense of security that you are not alone.
Even we Japanese feel uneasy about moving to an unfamiliar place by ourselves if we are not moving with someone from the beginning.
However, when moving into a share house, you will be living with foreign and Japanese friends in similar situations, so you will not be alone from the first day. Since your fellow share house mates have a variety of experiences, you will be able to exchange information with each other and create a life together. This is a very big advantage.
Cross-cultural exchange.
Okinawa attracts many Okinawan fans from home and abroad. You will surely meet friends from all over the world and from outside Okinawa Prefecture in Japan.
In such a share house, you will be able to expand your exchange of various cultures, languages, and customs, which will be a good life experience. Please be sure to actively share information with a variety of friends to broaden your horizons.
What are the disadvantages of shared housing?
Of course, it is not all benefits. Living with people of different nationalities and cultures can be stressful in its own way.
For example, people's sense of cleanliness with respect to communal spaces and appliances can be surprisingly different. It is important to note that this is often a major stressor for those who like cleanliness.
In addition, each of us has a different lifestyle with different living hours, so the sounds of life may be a concern for some of us. Some people are early risers, others are night owls. Some people make more noise than others, and some people prefer to live quietly.
We recommend that you understand these points and consider the advantages and disadvantages before deciding to move in.
3 Foreigner Friendly Share Houses in Okinawa
Buddy Asia
Buddy Asia is a share house that also runs a diving school.
You can sign a contract from 1 month and move into a fully furnished private room with no key money and no security deposit. The private room is equipped with a bed, refrigerator, desk, chair, storage space, and wifi, so you can start living right away.
Fixed utility rates are available for foreigners, and individual utility contracts are not required.
Reference: Buddy Asia websitehttps://buddy-asia.com/sharehouse/
Dormitory Okinawa
Anyway, if you want to start your life in Okinawa economically, this is the place for you.
What a surprise, despite its convenient location just 5 minutes from Naha's Kokusai Dori, the minimum charge for a dormitory room starts at 1000 yen. 4 floors are available, with options and pricing to suit your needs, including short-term, long-term stays, women-only, and more.
There is also a space on the rooftop for drying clothes, which is great for long-term stays.
Reference: Dmitry Okinawa websitehttps://www.dormitory-okinawa.com/index.html
Geek House Okinawa
Geek House Okinawa is a share house where friends who are interested in IT-related and programming gather. We welcome any friends who are interested in making the "engineering community in Okinawa" thrive.
Wii, PS4, Switch and other games are also available here. The interior is clean and stylish.
The requirements for moving in are as follows. If you think it's right for you, you will surely enjoy a comfortable share house life.
- Do not act rashly and insanely
- Do not fail to pay rent
- Able to follow basic manners.
- Can help manage the engineering community
- You can reach me on Messenger.
- Keep your surroundings clean.
- Can provide proof of identification (driver's license, passport, insurance card, etc.)
Reference: Geek House Okinawa websitehttps://geekhouse.okinawa/join
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How was it?
When you make your dream move to Okinawa, please consider including a share house as an option. I am sure you will have an experience that you can only have in Okinawa!
