The Empathy of Dios

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— The Most Important Element in Housing Services —

Recently, I had the opportunity to meet with representatives from two nursing care facilities while searching for a place for my mother.

At one facility, the representative first took the time to carefully listen to my concerns.
They sincerely tried to understand the issues that worried me about my mother’s care.

At the other facility, the representative mainly continued presenting the features of their facility, without showing much interest in the concerns I had expressed.

In the end, I chose the facility that took the time to listen to my concerns.

The reason was simple.

I felt a sense of trust and comfort with someone who genuinely tried to understand my situation.


The Same Is True in Housing Services

When searching for a home, many people focus on conditions such as:

  • Rent

  • Layout

  • The building itself

  • Location

Of course, these factors are important.

However, in reality, something even more important exists.

It is understanding:

What kind of life a person hopes to live, and what worries or difficulties they may have.


The Philosophy of Dios

At Dios, we believe that listening to our clients comes before introducing properties.

For example, we try to understand:

  • Why they are relocating

  • What kind of life they hope to build in Japan

  • What concerns they may have

Understanding these aspects is the most important step in providing the right housing solution.

A home is not simply a building.

A home is

the foundation of everyday life.


Empathy

At Dios, we value two principles:

Respect and Empathy.

We strive to understand our clients’ situations and think from their perspective.

Only by doing so can we truly propose housing that suits their needs.


The Work of Dios

The role of Dios is not simply to hand over the keys to an apartment.

Our work is to support our clients’ lives through services such as:

  • Furnished housing

  • Cleaning services

  • Lifestyle support

For us, the most important starting point is always the same:

to sincerely listen to our clients.

Inquiries from Tokyo

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— A Voice from Diplomatic Clients —

Some of our clients at Dios are diplomats who first serve at consulates in Osaka and later move to Tokyo.

In other words, they begin working at their embassies in Tokyo.

When they relocate to Tokyo, they naturally need to find a new place to live.

However, during this process, many of them encounter the realities of the housing market for foreign residents in Tokyo.


The Housing Situation for Foreign Residents in Tokyo

Currently, housing suitable for foreign residents in Tokyo is in very short supply.

Even when apartments are available, they often lack the level of service many expatriates expect. For example:

  • Furniture and living equipment may be limited

  • Lifestyle services are often minimal

  • Support for foreigners navigating life in Japan can be insufficient

As a result, diplomats and expatriates working for international companies often spend a great deal of time visiting multiple real estate agencies in Tokyo while searching for suitable housing.

Yet, many still find it difficult to locate a residence that truly meets their needs.


Inquiries from Tokyo to Dios

In these situations, we sometimes receive messages from former clients who previously lived in our residences in Osaka.

After moving to Tokyo, they contact us again and ask:

“Is there any service like Dios in Tokyo?”
“Would it be possible for Dios to come to Tokyo?”

Some clients even say:

“There is no real estate service in Tokyo like Dios.”

We are sincerely grateful to hear such kind words.


The Housing Services of Dios

In Osaka, Dios provides housing services specifically designed for expatriates and diplomats.

Our residences are not simply rental apartments.

They include:

  • Fully furnished housing

  • Cleaning services

  • Lifestyle support

  • Assistance with daily life in Japan

In other words, we provide a comprehensive living support service that allows foreign residents to begin their lives in Japan comfortably from the day they arrive.

It is this level of service that many of our former clients remember when they move to Tokyo.


Osaka as a Living Environment for Foreign Professionals

For international companies entering Japan, the living environment for expatriate employees is extremely important.

From this perspective, Osaka offers many advantages for foreign residents.

These include:

  • A wide range of housing options

  • A comfortable living environment

  • An international community

  • High-quality support services for expatriates

Through our work in Osaka, we have had the privilege of meeting many diplomats and international professionals from around the world.


Gratitude for Our Clients

We are deeply encouraged when clients who once lived in our residences remember their experience and contact us again after relocating.

At Dios, we will continue to focus on providing housing services that support the lives of expatriates in Osaka.

And we sincerely hope that their time in Japan will become a wonderful and lasting experience.

Dios supported three award-winning pavilions at Expo 2025

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At Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, Dios was honored to contribute to the success of several international pavilions.

We had the privilege of supporting three overseas pavilions — Portugal, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore — whose projects received outstanding recognition in multiple award categories.


🏆 Award-Winning Pavilions Supported by Dios

Best Theme Award

🥇 Gold
Portugal Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka

🥈 Silver
Singapore Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka


Best Architecture Award

🥇 Gold
Saudi Arabia Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka

🥉 Bronze
Portugal Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka


Best Exhibition Award

🥈 Silver
Saudi Arabia Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka

🥉 Bronze
Portugal Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka


Best Large Pavilion Award

🥇 Gold
Saudi Arabia Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka


Best Medium Pavilion Award

🥈 Silver
Singapore Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka


Best Activation Award

🥇 Gold
Singapore Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka


These remarkable achievements were made possible by the dedication and creativity of the teams behind each pavilion.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone involved, as well as to the many people who supported our work throughout the Expo.


Gratitude for the People We Met at the Expo

One of the most meaningful aspects of Expo 2025 was the opportunity to meet so many international guests and professionals.

Until the very last day of the Expo, we did our best to ensure that the foreign visitors we met could take home their experiences in Japan as a lifelong memory.


Housing for Pavilion Staff During the Expo

For many pavilion staff members, accommodation was arranged through official Expo housing facilities such as the Umeda Residence and Kadoma Residence, prepared by the Expo Association.

However, renting ordinary apartments in Japan can be extremely difficult for foreign residents due to the complexity of the Japanese rental system.

Under these circumstances, the residences provided by Dios became one of the largest privately arranged housing solutions for overseas pavilion staff during the Expo.


International Relationships

Through this experience, we were able to build meaningful relationships with many members of the international pavilions.

They were truly remarkable people.

We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to have met and worked with them.

These encounters are something we will always treasure.

Eliminating Six Months of Expat Life Preparation in Japan

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When expatriates arrive in Japan for a professional assignment, they often face a challenge that has nothing to do with their actual work.

It is the process of setting up daily life.

Purchasing furniture, appliances, and household items.

Arranging deliveries and installations.

Understanding Japanese stores and service systems.

Signing contracts and communicating in Japanese.

All of this takes time — often much more than expected.

In reality, many expatriates spend:

  • Around three months setting up their home after arrival
  • Another three months preparing for departure, selling or disposing of furniture and household items

In total, this can mean six months of effort dedicated simply to managing daily life.

For someone assigned to Japan for two years, that represents a quarter to a third of their entire stay.

And the process is rarely simple.

Because much of it must be done in Japanese, expatriates often rely heavily on their company’s Japanese staff for assistance, creating an additional burden inside the organization.

Dios Eliminates Those Six Months

At Dios, we designed our housing service to solve exactly this problem.

Our fully furnished residences allow expatriates to begin comfortable life immediately upon arrival.

Everything is already prepared:

  • Furniture
  • Appliances
  • Household essentials

In addition, we provide:

  • Cleaning services
  • Lifestyle support
  • Assistance for daily life in Japan

Most importantly, these homes are not temporary or improvised.

Each residence is carefully arranged by a professional interior coordinator, creating a living space that is both functional and beautiful.

Time Is Money — But Time Is Also Life

In business we often say:

“Time is money.”

But in reality, time is something even more valuable.

Time is life itself.

By removing the logistical burden of setting up and closing down a home, Dios allows expatriates to focus on what truly matters:

  • their professional mission in Japan
  • their families
  • their experience of life in Kansai

Dios does not simply provide apartments.

We provide something far more valuable.

We return time to our clients’ lives.