We know how hard it can be to move overseas, but we also know first-hand how much making the leap can change your life.

We created SUMII because we want everybody to have the opportunity to live and explore the world without the stress of finding a home.

No key money. No agent fees. No surprises. Just a home in the right neighborhood, ready when you arrive.

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Tokyo has no shortage of good bread, and no matter where you are in Tokyo, you probably live near one of these high-quality bakeries.

Rituel brings French-trained technique to seasonal viennoiserie across locations in Toranomon and Shinjuku.

Andersen has been threading Danish pastry culture into daily Tokyo life since the 1960s, with buttery danish and hearty loaves that feel made for a leisurely breakfast at home.

And Hokkaido-born Penguin Bakery does one thing exceptionally well: everyday bread made from premium northern wheat with a soft chew that’s hard to find anywhere else.

Do you have a favourite bakery in the city? 🥐🥖

Find your Tokyo base with SUMII. No key money. No agent fees. No surprises. Just a home in the right neighborhood, ready when you arrive.

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Introducing our new apartment in the Hatagaya neighborhood.

The apartment is fully furnished and prepared for a seamless stay. Everything is ready from the moment you arrive, just bring your suitcase.

Flexible stays
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Hatagaya has built a reputation around a density of quality food and coffee in a small, friendly neighborhood.

Within a few blocks, you can move between wood-paneled roasters serving Portland beans, a Brooklyn-style smokehouse, and bakeries that specialize in British tea cakes. Businesses here are small, often run by people who live in the area.

The neighborhood is anchored by the Nishihara greenway, a tree-lined pedestrian path where the pace of life slows noticeably. While it sits just one stop from the noise of Shinjuku, Hatagaya remains a low-rise residential pocket where the sky feels wide and the streets are largely dictated by foot traffic.

It’s a place for those who prefer slow weekend over the stimulation of Tokyo’s larger hubs.

Scroll across to see why we love Hatagaya.

If you’re thinking about calling Tokyo home, we’d love to help you find your spot.

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Every SUMII apartment is fully furnished and move-in ready. Each comes with high-speed WiFi, kitchen essentials, Smart TV, combined washer/dryer, iron and hairdryer.

Your apartment is also properly cleaned before you arrive. If you’d prefer fresh sheets and a maintained home throughout your stay, weekly cleaning is available as an optional add-on.

Full amenity details for each property are on their respective listing page.

Scroll through to see what’s included, or visit livesumii.com to find your apartment.

Have a question? Get in touch!

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Seeing the cherry blossoms at full bloom is incredible, but it’s even better when it’s in the place you call home.

If you’re thinking about calling Tokyo home, we’d love to help you find your spot.

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Tokyo’s public transport system is one of the first things people notice when they arrive, and one of the things they miss most when they leave.

Trains run on time, lines connect almost everywhere and the IC card in your wallet or on your phone handles everything from the subway to the convenience store. Once you understand the structure, getting around becomes one of the least complicated parts of living here.

Swipe through for our tips on navigating the city by rail, bus and taxi.

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The cherry blossom season in Tokyo is a shift in the city’s collective spirit, marking the transition from winter to spring. Right now they’re in full bloom, and will be for another 3-5 days.

Whether enjoyed under the midday sun or at night as yozakura (night sakura) illuminated by lanterns, the season is a reminder to pause and experience the fleeting beauty of life.

Here are a few of our favourite spots around Tokyo to experience the sakura.

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At SUMII, we provide move-in ready premium apartments that allow you to experience these seasonal rituals like a local. Located in Tokyo’s most liveable neighborhoods, our residences offer a calm, high-design retreat from the city’s peak-season energy.

* Central locations with immediate access to Tokyo’s best viewing spots
* Flexible lease terms suited to modern professionals and remote workers
* One simple monthly fee that covers everything from high-speed WiFi to utilities
* No key money or agent commissions—just a seamless move-in experience

How are you planning to spend your cherry blossom season this year?

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Shimokitazawa is as wonderful and eclectic as the people who inhabit it. It has a character that’s been building for decades; live music venues that have been running since the early nineties, vintage stores staffed by people who’ve spent years at it and a curry culture that runs deep.

Shimokitazawa is just six minutes from Shibuya on the Keio Inokashira Line, and connected to Shinjuku via the Odakyu. It no longer has “hidden gem” status, but there’s always something new to discover when you visit.

Scroll across for our guide to eating, drinking and spending time there. Save it for your next visit, and visit livesumii.com for more on living in Tokyo.

What’s your favourite thing about Shimokitazawa?

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Roppongi in cherry blossom season is something worth planning your calendar around. If you’re arriving in Tokyo this spring, here’s how we’d spend the day.

🌸 Keyakizaka — A tree-lined street in the heart of Roppongi that transforms completely in spring. The cherry blossoms arch over the pathway and it’s one of the most photographed spots in the city during sakura season.

🥐 Bread and Bricolage. Start your morning here. This Roppongi Hills bakery does exceptional bread, pastries and coffee

🌿 Tokyo Midtown — Just steps from Keyakizaka, Midtown’s open lawns are the perfect place to slow down, grab a coffee and take it all in. A natural first stop before exploring further.

🎨 National Art Center — One of Japan’s largest exhibition spaces and a beautiful building in its own right. After a morning outside, an afternoon here is a lovely way to round out the day.

🏙️ Roppongi Hills — worth a mention since it’s right there and families would appreciate knowing about the shops, restaurants and open spaces.

Are you excited for cherry blossom season? We are!

Visit livesumii.com to find your home in Tokyo this spring.

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Grocery shopping is one of the first things you need to figure out when you move to Tokyo. Thankfully, the supermarkets are clean, well-stocked and often surprisingly affordable.

This guide covers the ones worth knowing, from everyday essentials to the shops that’ll help you cook something that tastes like home.

Which one is your go-to?

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The city moves fast. Crowded trains, bright lights, endless sounds. After the noise and motion, SUMII is where you exhale.

We have thoughtfully furnished residences, quiet by design, in neighborhoods that feel like they were made for living in.

See our available apartments at livesumii.com or send us a DM.

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Tokyo’s mountain escape is closer than you think. 🏔️

Okutama sits at the far western edge of the city, surrounded by forested mountains, clear rivers, limestone caves and some of the best craft beer you’ll find anywhere in Tokyo. And it’s only 90 minutes from Shinjuku.

Whether you’re hiking to a Shinto shrine, floating down the Tama River or settling in at the VERTERE taproom with a cold IPA, Okutama is one of our favorite day trip spots.

Scroll across for our full guide, including where to go, where to eat and how to get there.
Save this for your next free weekend. 🍃

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Something new is taking shape in Roppongi 👀

Our latest designer residence is almost ready — light-filled, generously proportioned and finished with a gorgeous tub that’s hard to find at this price point.

📐 47.47m² (genuinely spacious for inner Tokyo!)
💴 ¥617,400 for 30 nights
📍 Roppongi, central Tokyo

No key money. No agent commissions. Just bring your suitcase.

Send us a DM or visit livesumii.com to find out more.

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A little behind-the-scenes of what we’re currently getting up to in Takadanobaba.

This little pocket of Tokyo is conveniently located near Shinjuku and Ikebukuro, so if you’re looking for a residence in that part of Tokyo, get in touch.

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Just moments from Shibuya Station, Miyashita Park has just about everything you need for a good shopping day.

Inside you have streetwear, sneakers, souvenir shops, fast-food dining and a modern izakaya complex. Upstairs, there’s open sky, a stretch of grass, a skate park and one of the better vantage points over the city.

It’s practical too. Stop for some good coffee at Cafe Kitsune, an easy lunch at one of the many dining locations, a browse through Kith, Balenciaga or The Shibuya Souvenir Store, then a slow walk across the rooftop before heading back into the streets.

What’s your favorite thing to do in Miyashita Park?

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Introducing SUMII FAMILY, a new chapter designed for families moving to Tokyo.

At SUMII, we understand that travelling or relocating with children comes with a different set of needs.

That’s why our spacious 2LDK residences, including SUMII Hongo, SUMII Ueno and SUMII Ebisu, are thoughtfully set up for family living. Fully furnished, with kitchens, laundry facilities and comfortable bedding, they’re ready from day one.

We also offer optional family add ons upon request, from baby cots and high chairs to strollers, tableware and nanny support.

Because settling into a new city should feel manageable, even with little ones.

One simple monthly fee. No complicated contracts. Just bring your suitcase and focus on building your life in Tokyo.

View our available apartments at livesumii.com or send us a DM.

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Ueno sits at a crossroads in Tokyo, where transit, culture and everyday commerce overlap in very visible ways. Trains pass overhead, market streets spill out beneath the tracks and long-standing businesses continue to operate much as they have for decades.

A walk through Ameyoko is essential. Running alongside the JR lines, the market is packed with food stalls, casual clothing stores, cosmetics shops and vendors selling everything from fresh fruit to vintage Americana. Visit here for denim, sukajan jacket and workwear, reflecting Ueno’s long connection to postwar imports and subcultures.

Ueno Park is where you go for space and greenery. Large and central, it’s home to the Tokyo National Museum, the National Museum of Western Art, and several other major institutions, making it one of the city’s most important cultural zones.

The park is also one of Tokyo’s most popular cherry blossom areas in spring, drawing people from across the city. Between museums, street food, cafés and izakaya around the station, Ueno is an area best experienced simply by exploring with an open mind.

What’s your favorite thing to do in Ueno?

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We’re offering a special rate on Minami-Azabu 505 for a limited time ⏰

For February and March stays, this one-bedroom residence is available at ¥395,000 for 30 nights, reduced from ¥480,600. The final check-out date must be on or before March 31.

Located in Minami-Azabu, this apartment is designed for comfortable, long-term living, with thoughtful furnishings, a functional layout and easy access to central Tokyo.

Availability is limited. Send us a DM to enquire or visit livesumii.com

Terms and conditions: - Special rate applies to Minami-Azabu 505 only - Valid for February–March stays with final check-out by March 31 - Subject to availability

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Planning a stay in Tokyo this February? For a limited time, all February nights are 3% off.

A small incentive if you’ve been thinking about making the move 😌

Fully furnished apartments in carefully chosen neighborhoods, flexible lease terms and one simple monthly price.

Send us a DM to check availability, or visit livesumii.com

Terms and conditions:
- The 3% discount applies to nights stayed in February only
- Standard rates apply outside February
- Subject to availability
- Cannot be combined with other offers

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Welcome to SUMII Hongo, a stunning and spacious two bedroom residence located in a pocket of Tokyo known for its tree lined streets and long established institutions, such as the University of Tokyo. We’ve carefully designed this residence with premium amenities and warm and inviting furnishings.

Scroll across to have a sneak peek inside.

Living here means you will be connected to central Tokyo, with easy access to Otemachi, Shinjuku, and Tokyo Station. And you can always know that after a long day, this warm residence will invite you home.

👋 At SUMII, we offer more than serviced apartments. We create a seamless home experience designed for modern travelers, remote professionals and those in transition.

From the moment you arrive, everything is set: high-design interiors, fully equipped spaces and local support when you need it.

🤝Flexible stays
🤝No key money
🤝No agent commissions

Just a beautifully curated stay that lets you focus on what brought you here — and enjoy the city like a local.

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Sangenjaya is anchored by the enormous and unmissable Carrot Tower — a giant orange building— and the surrounding Sankaku Chitai izakaya area, where cafés, bars, and small restaurants sit tightly together across wide, walkable streets.

Just one stop from Shibuya on the Denentoshi Line, it offers immediate access to the city while maintaining a strong neighbourhood identity that’s felt most clearly on Sunday afternoons, when parts of the main street close to traffic and local life moves outdoors.

Sangenjaya is increasing in popularity with visitors, as well as couples and families looking to live somewhere convenient with good coffee and food on your doorstep.

Scroll across to see why we love Sangenjaya.

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Highly sought after by locals, this leafy, luxurious tower mansion is designed to impress from the minute you step inside. The apartment itself boasts high-spec features including cozy floor heating throughout and a modern dishwasher, making life seamless and comfortable.

📍The location is close to Shinagawa Station, a major transportation hub with direct trains to Haneda Airport, Shinkansen lines, and easy access to Shibuya, Tokyo Station, and Yokohama.

At SUMII, we offer more than serviced apartments — we create a seamless home experience designed for modern travelers, remote professionals, and those in transition. From the moment you arrive, everything is set: high-design interiors, fully equipped spaces, and local support when you need it.

🤝Flexible stays
🤝No key money
🤝No agent commissions

Just a beautifully curated stay that lets you focus on what brought you here — and enjoy the city like a local.

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Jimbocho is Tokyo’s book town in the truest sense of the phrase. Streets lined with secondhand bookstores, publishers, print shops and quiet cafes have shaped this neighborhood for more than a century, largely thanks to the nearby universities and its long role as a literary and academic center.

It’s a place where students, researchers and lifelong readers move between shelves of well worn paperbacks, specialist antiquarian stores and no nonsense lunch spots that have barely changed over decades.

Recently named the number one neighborhood in the world by Time Out’s World’s Coolest Neighbourhoods list for 2025, Jimbocho is a neighborhood in Tokyo we think that everyone should explore at least once.

Save this guide for your next slow afternoon of browsing, reading and wandering.

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Happy New Year from all of us at SUMII ✨

As we step into a new year, we want to say thank you to everyone who has stayed with us, supported us and followed along. We’re grateful for the people who choose our apartments as their home in Tokyo, whether for a few months or a little longer.

Here’s to new beginnings and feeling at home wherever you are in the world. Wishing you a calm, healthy and fulfilling year ahead.

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Another five star review for our Meguro residence ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We’re always grateful to hear that a SUMII apartment truly felt like home. Thoughtfully designed, calm to live in, and set in one of Tokyo’s most livable neighborhoods.

Thank you to our wonderful guest for trusting us with their time in Tokyo.

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Meet our gorgeous, light-filled residence in the Tokyo Bay area. This spacious 56.9 m² apartment sits just moments from the Sumida River and Tsukushima, where long riverside walks, open skies and water views are part of everyday life. It’s central enough to reach Ginza or Marunouchi in minutes but the streets here are rarely ever busy. You will really feel like a Tokyo local living here.

The area has a strong sense of history and community. Tsukuda is home to many small Shinto shrines, traditional fishing heritage and narrow lanes that hint at its past as a fishermen’s village, while Tsukushima is best known for Monja Street, where locals and visitors gather for one of Tokyo’s most distinctive comfort foods. Beyond that, you’ll find long standing neighborhood eateries, local sento, small parks and cafés.

The apartment itself is a rare two bedroom space, filled with natural light and furnished with premium pieces chosen for comfort and practicality. Thoughtful details make daily life simple, and high speed WiFi ensures seamless connection whether you’re working remotely or settling in long term. Living here will give you calm and a strong sense of place, all while staying closely connected to central Tokyo.

Want to know more? Send us a DM, or visit livesumii.com.

We’re SUMII and we provide move-in ready premium apartments across Tokyo.

✔ Central locations in the heart of Tokyo
✔ Flexible stays suited to modern lifestyles
✔ One simple monthly fee with no surprises
✔ No key money or agent commissions
✔ WiFi and utilities always included

Just bring your suitcase and start living your Tokyo life.

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Aoyama is one of those neighborhoods that makes you think “I’d love to live here.” It’s right in the middle of Tokyo, close to Shibuya, Omotesando and Roppongi, but it feels significantly calmer than all three.

The streets are wider, life unfolds a bit slower, and daily life revolves around lowkey and cultural spaces rather than shopping or nightlife.

If you like being central without feeling overstimulated, Aoyama tends to grow on you. In fact, it’s very easy to imagine calling this area home.

Scroll across to see why we love Aoyama.

🔖 Save this guide for your Tokyo trip.

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Tokyo’s curry scene is one of the city’s strengths, ranging from spice-heavy counter shops to gentle café-style plates that suit slower afternoons. Every neighborhood has its own take, and these three spots show just how varied and satisfying Tokyo curry can be.

🍛In Shimokitazawa, Planet of Curry does a bold, spice-forward plate in a relaxed setting. 🍛Over in Koenji, Blue Plate keeps things focused with a single chicken curry and a set of small side dishes that add real depth.
🍛 And in Daikanyama, Spice and Cafe Fam Fam offers a lighter, aromatic style that feels right at home in its calm café space.

Save this list for the next time you’re craving curry in Tokyo.

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Japan’s vending machines are everywhere and people genuinely like them. They fit into daily life so naturally that you almost stop noticing them until you pass one selling something unexpected.

Most machines offer water, tea, soda and hot canned coffee but you will often find the fun items too. Warm corn soup in winter, regional snacks, ice cream, bananas and the occasional machine with insects or flowers. Some even sell salads, sandwiches, beef bowls and gyoza.

They are popular because they are clean, reliable and always there when you need them. In a city as walkable as Tokyo, that small moment of convenience makes daily life feel easier.

Save this for your next wander around the city. You never know what you will find on the next corner.

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