Buying Property in Japan: Guides for Foreigners
Practical, up-to-date guides to Japan real estate for foreign buyers: how to buy a house in Japan, akiya and kominka for sale, cheap countryside houses, property taxes and investment.
How to Buy Property in Japan as a Foreigner: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
Freehold ownership with no nationality rules, the eight steps from search to registration, and what non-residents need.
Akiya for Sale in Japan: How to Find and Buy a Vacant House
Akiya banks, zero-yen houses and the checks that matter: road access, structure, farmland and hazard maps.
Kominka for Sale: How to Buy and Restore a Traditional Japanese House
Farmhouses, machiya and thatched houses: prices, restoration costs and the technical issues to check.
Cheap Houses in Japan: What $10,000, $50,000 and $100,000 Buy in 2026
Realistic budgets from under $10,000 to $300,000, the cheapest regions and a full cost example.
Japan Property Tax and Buying Costs for Foreigners (2026)
One-off buying costs, annual fixed asset tax, rental and capital gains tax, and the rules for non-residents.
Japan Real Estate Investment for Foreigners: Market, Yields and Risks in 2026
Yields from Tokyo condos to rural houses, five investment strategies, financing, currency and exit.
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