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Services

Lower the barriers of living in Kyoto.

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Kyoto is a highly esteemed city globally, renowned for its significant branding. 
However, it’s often teased domestically for being an exclusive community
where the treatment towards outsiders differs from that towards insiders.

Tutoring

Learning Japanese language
 and experience life in Kyoto ※(1)

Preparation
Tell us about you and let's share the learning location (cafe, shop...) and set the goal.

On the day

  •  Understand the explanation about the conversation

  •  Repeat the conversation about 10 times to memorize

  •  Move to the practice destination

  •  Practice in the actual field

$180.00 / 2hours

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​Consulting

Support people who stay or live in Kyoto

We will solve any problems or issues that may arise during your stay or living in Kyoto, includes accompanying the client to the site and assisting as an interpreter, if necessary.

Examples from the past
-Greeting neighbors
-Sharing garbage disposal methods and inquiring with local authorities
-Sharing how to pay utility bills
-Arranging for shopping and delivery of daily necessities

$60.00 / hour

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Management

Absentee property management

  • Visual Inspection of Building and Grounds (Monthly)

-Check for any damage inside and outside of your property
-Open windows for ventilation (about 60 minutes)
-Run water through the plumbing (about 1 minute)
-Disposal of unnecessary advertisements Mail and Flyers (Monthly)
-Share photos via email or LINE

  • Mail sharing (2times/ m)

-Share photos via email or LINE
-Forwarding will be charged separately

  • Cleaning service (Optional): $90.00 / 3 hours

$100.00 / month (Yearly Contracts)

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Homes ※(2)(3)

Real Estate Purchase or construction Management

We provide support pertaining to the purchase of real estate and the construction (including renovation) of buildings.

Examples from the past (For the purchase of real estate)
-Arrangement of Real estate company
-Arrangement of judicial scrivener for the registration
-Preparation of official documents for the contract
-Representation and accompaniment of house inspections
-Attendance at contract signing
-Proposal of means of settlement
-Liaison with related parties on the Japanese side in relation to the above

*Example of costs involved in the purchase of an old house

$1500.00

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*Note:

(1) This service does not include accommodation, transportation, or related proxy services for travelers

(2) We don’t engage in contracts or similar matters in real estate introduction activities

(3) Regarding real estate mediation and sales, obtaining a real estate agent license is planned after acquiring the qualifications

shigeru Inc. is not a real estate company or broker.

We can simply introduce you to estate agents and professionals or provide communication assistance in English.

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About us

Accelerating connections between people across borders.
We aim to help you master everyday Japanese conversation and create a team to lower the barriers of living in Kyoto.

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