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Inheriting Property in Japan: What Foreign Owners and Families Should Know
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Inheriting Property in Japan: What Foreign Owners and Families Should Know

Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Kameoka
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Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Kameoka

All Your Japan Property Questions, Answered!
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All Your Japan Property Questions, Answered!

How to Find Your Dream Property in Japan!
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How to Find Your Dream Property in Japan!

Buying a Condo in Japan: What Makes It Different?
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Buying a Condo in Japan: What Makes It Different?

Weekly Featured Property: Airy Modern 3LDK Home in Sakura, Chiba
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Weekly Featured Property: Airy Modern 3LDK Home in Sakura, Chiba

Golden Week 2026: What International Buyers Should Know (April 29-May 6)
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Golden Week 2026: What International Buyers Should Know (April 29-May 6)

Weekly Featured Property: Shizuoka Ocean-View 3LDK Retreat with Onsen Potential
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PropertiesShizuokaItoWeekly Featured PropertyFor Sale!

Weekly Featured Property: Shizuoka Ocean-View 3LDK Retreat with Onsen Potential

Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Kyoto's Central Wards
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Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Kyoto's Central Wards

Central Kyoto Turnkey STR Near Gojo & Kamo River
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Central Kyoto Turnkey STR Near Gojo & Kamo River

Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Osaka’s Sakai & Suita Cities
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Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Osaka’s Sakai & Suita Cities

[DOUBLE BONUS!] Weekly Featured Property: Two Central Kyoto Machiya with STR Potential
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PropertiesKyotoNakagyoShimogyoWeekly Featured PropertyFor Sale!

[DOUBLE BONUS!] Weekly Featured Property: Two Central Kyoto Machiya with STR Potential

Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Osaka's Izumisano & Toyonaka Cities
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Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Osaka's Izumisano & Toyonaka Cities

Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Osaka’s Hirakata & Takatsuki Cities
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Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Osaka’s Hirakata & Takatsuki Cities

[BONUS!] Weekly Featured Property: Coastal Sukiyazukuri Estate (PRICE DROP)
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PropertiesFukushimaTomiokaWeekly Featured PropertyFor Sale!

[BONUS!] Weekly Featured Property: Coastal Sukiyazukuri Estate (PRICE DROP)

Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Osaka's Kita & Miyakojima Wards
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Where to Buy in Japan: Kansai | Osaka's Kita & Miyakojima Wards

Weekly Featured Property: Renovated Home Near Kansai Airport (Sold)
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Weekly Featured Property: Renovated Home Near Kansai Airport (Sold)

Regarding Tradition: Renovating Within Japanese Custom and Practice
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Regarding Tradition: Renovating Within Japanese Custom and Practice

Weekly Featured Property: Renovated 4LDK in Funabashi, Chiba (Sold)
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PropertiesChibaFunabashiWeekly Featured PropertySold!

Weekly Featured Property: Renovated 4LDK in Funabashi, Chiba (Sold)

Renovating History: Buying Culturally Designated Homes in Japan
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Renovating History: Buying Culturally Designated Homes in Japan

A Free House on a Remote Island in Japan
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A Free House on a Remote Island in Japan

Weekly Featured Property: Renovated Urban Home with Garage in Moriguchi, Osaka (Sold)
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PropertiesOsakaMoriguchiWeekly Featured PropertySold!

Weekly Featured Property: Renovated Urban Home with Garage in Moriguchi, Osaka (Sold)

Japan’s Property Rules Are Changing in 2026: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know
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Japan’s Property Rules Are Changing in 2026: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know

What is an Akiya? (And Why You Might Want One)
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What is an Akiya? (And Why You Might Want One)

What Can $15,000 Buy You in Tokyo? (Sold)
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PropertiesTokyoKoto-kuSold!

What Can $15,000 Buy You in Tokyo? (Sold)

Akiya Houses for Sale: Where to Find Listings and How to Buy
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Akiya Houses for Sale: Where to Find Listings and How to Buy

Price Drop: What Can $1.2 Million Buy You in Tokyo?
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PropertiesTokyoSetagaya-kuFor Sale!Price Drop!

Price Drop: What Can $1.2 Million Buy You in Tokyo?

Can Foreigners Get a Japanese Driver’s License?
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Can Foreigners Get a Japanese Driver’s License?

[BONUS!] Weekly Featured Property: Modern Urban Home in Historic Noda (Sold)
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PropertiesOsakaNodaWeekly Featured PropertySold!

[BONUS!] Weekly Featured Property: Modern Urban Home in Historic Noda (Sold)

Weekly Featured Property: Traditional Japanese Home with Room to Gather (Sold)
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PropertiesChibaFuttsuWeekly Featured PropertySold!

Weekly Featured Property: Traditional Japanese Home with Room to Gather (Sold)

Close to Tokyo, Space to Breathe, Under $130K (Sold)
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PropertiesSaitamaTokorozawaSold!

Close to Tokyo, Space to Breathe, Under $130K (Sold)

Mind the Gap: Station Distance vs Home Price
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Mind the Gap: Station Distance vs Home Price

Time Will Tell: Age-Adjusted Housing Values
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Time Will Tell: Age-Adjusted Housing Values

Weekly Featured Property: Hadano Hot Spring Family Home (Sold)
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PropertiesKanagawaHadanoWeekly Featured PropertySold!

Weekly Featured Property: Hadano Hot Spring Family Home (Sold)

Ready, Set, Sold: Time-to-Sell and Sell-Through
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Ready, Set, Sold: Time-to-Sell and Sell-Through

Weekly Featured Property: Hirakata Station-Side Family Home (Sold)
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Weekly Featured Property: Hirakata Station-Side Family Home (Sold)

Fully Covered: The Ultimate Guide to Home Insurance in Japan
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Fully Covered: The Ultimate Guide to Home Insurance in Japan

Five-Star Living Inside an Iconic Osaka Landmark
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PropertiesOsakaDojimaFor Sale!

Five-Star Living Inside an Iconic Osaka Landmark

Modern, Move-In Ready Find in Tokyo’s Katsushika Ward (Sold)
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PropertiesTokyoHosodaSold!

Modern, Move-In Ready Find in Tokyo’s Katsushika Ward (Sold)

Spacious Tokyo Home with Skytree Views (Sold)
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PropertiesTokyoAdachiSold!

Spacious Tokyo Home with Skytree Views (Sold)

Weekly Featured Property: Sakai Renovated Urban Home (Sold)
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PropertiesOsakaSakaiWeekly Featured PropertySold!

Weekly Featured Property: Sakai Renovated Urban Home (Sold)

Japan’s HSP & J-Skip Visas Explained
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Japan’s HSP & J-Skip Visas Explained

Fully Renovated Countryside Home Near Tokyo (Sold)
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PropertiesSaitamaFukayaSold!

Fully Renovated Countryside Home Near Tokyo (Sold)

Renovated Kitakyushu Condo with City Views (Sold)
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PropertiesFukuokaKitakyushuSold!

Renovated Kitakyushu Condo with City Views (Sold)

Modern Tokyo Condo Near 2 Stations (Sold)
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PropertiesTokyoHigashimurayamaSold!

Modern Tokyo Condo Near 2 Stations (Sold)

Weekly Featured Property: Compact Tokyo Gem in Arakawa Ward (Sold)
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PropertiesTokyoArakawaWeekly Featured PropertySold!

Weekly Featured Property: Compact Tokyo Gem in Arakawa Ward (Sold)

Akiya House Cost: Price, Fees, Taxes, and Recurring Costs
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Akiya House Cost: Price, Fees, Taxes, and Recurring Costs

Shonan Living: 4LDK by Chigasaki Beach (Sold)
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PropertiesKanagawaChigasakiSold!

Shonan Living: 4LDK by Chigasaki Beach (Sold)

Iwatsuki: 6-Bedroom Investor Special (Sold)
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PropertiesSaitamaIwatsukiSold!Akiya Income Generator

Iwatsuki: 6-Bedroom Investor Special (Sold)

Listing to Lease: A Renter’s Perspective
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Listing to Lease: A Renter’s Perspective

What Should Homebuyers Know About Graveyards in Japan?
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What Should Homebuyers Know About Graveyards in Japan?

[BONUS!] Weekly Featured Property: Kimitsu Artisan Retreat (Sold)
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PropertiesChibaKimitsuWeekly Featured PropertySold!

[BONUS!] Weekly Featured Property: Kimitsu Artisan Retreat (Sold)

Stigmatized Properties in Japan: What Buyers Should Know
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Stigmatized Properties in Japan: What Buyers Should Know

Weekly Featured Property: Stylish Izumisano Home with Quick KIX Access (Sold)
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PropertiesOsakaIzumisanoWeekly Featured PropertySold!

Weekly Featured Property: Stylish Izumisano Home with Quick KIX Access (Sold)

Weekly Featured Property: Modern Comfort Near Kyoto Station (Sold)
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PropertiesKyotoHigashi-KujōWeekly Featured PropertySold!

Weekly Featured Property: Modern Comfort Near Kyoto Station (Sold)

Weekly Featured Property: Modern Life Between Osaka and Kyoto (Sold)
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PropertiesOsakaNeyagawaWeekly Featured PropertySold!

Weekly Featured Property: Modern Life Between Osaka and Kyoto (Sold)

Tokyo Akiya: Can You Really Find Vacant Houses Near Tokyo?
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Tokyo Akiya: Can You Really Find Vacant Houses Near Tokyo?

[BONUS!] Weekly Featured Property: Timeless Kyoto Machiya near Tofukuji (Sold)
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PropertiesKyotoHigashiyamaWeekly Featured PropertySold!

[BONUS!] Weekly Featured Property: Timeless Kyoto Machiya near Tofukuji (Sold)

Japan Akiya Listings: Properties You Would Actually Want to Buy
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Japan Akiya Listings: Properties You Would Actually Want to Buy

[BONUS!] Weekly Featured Property: Compact Charm in Central Kashiwara (Sold)
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PropertiesOsakaKashiwaraWeekly Featured PropertySold!

[BONUS!] Weekly Featured Property: Compact Charm in Central Kashiwara (Sold)

Akiya Banks in Japan: What They Are and Better Alternatives
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Akiya Banks in Japan: What They Are and Better Alternatives

Weekly Featured Property: Compact Edogawa Home with Urban Calm (Sold)
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PropertiesTokyoEdogawaWeekly Featured PropertySold!

Weekly Featured Property: Compact Edogawa Home with Urban Calm (Sold)

Akiya Listings in English: Where to Find Them
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Akiya Listings in English: Where to Find Them

Yokohama Izumi: 2-Story Investor Play (Sold)
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PropertiesYokohamaIzumiAkiya Income GeneratorSold!

Yokohama Izumi: 2-Story Investor Play (Sold)

Weekly Featured Property: 3LDK Refresh in Kyoto’s Sake District (Sold)
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PropertiesKyotoFushimiWeekly Featured PropertyPrice Drop!Sold!

Weekly Featured Property: 3LDK Refresh in Kyoto’s Sake District (Sold)

Akiya Japan: A Guide for Foreign Buyers
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Akiya Japan: A Guide for Foreign Buyers

Weekly Featured Property: Spacious Shiga Living in Higashiomi (Sold)
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Weekly Featured Property: Spacious Shiga Living in Higashiomi (Sold)

Duplex-Ready Reno in Prime Kawasaki (Sold)
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PropertiesKawasakiKanagawaSold!

Duplex-Ready Reno in Prime Kawasaki (Sold)

Ichinomiya: Dual Homes & Cabin Retreat
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PropertiesChibaIchinomiyaFor Sale!

Ichinomiya: Dual Homes & Cabin Retreat

Akiya House for Sale: Search, Vet, and Make a Winning Offer
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Akiya House for Sale: Search, Vet, and Make a Winning Offer

Garden Gem in Usami: 3SDK for $100K!
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Garden Gem in Usami: 3SDK for $100K!

Weekly Featured Property: Renovated 3-Story in Suita, Osaka (Sold)
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Weekly Featured Property: Renovated 3-Story in Suita, Osaka (Sold)

Kawana Seaside Villa: 5LDK Retreat (Sold)
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PropertiesShizuokaItoSold!

Kawana Seaside Villa: 5LDK Retreat (Sold)

Kusatsu: Sleek 2LDK with Rooftop Balcony
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Kusatsu: Sleek 2LDK with Rooftop Balcony

Akiya House Japan: Costs, Process, and Where to Look
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Akiya House Japan: Costs, Process, and Where to Look

Weekly Featured Property: Central Kyoto Charm at a Smart Price (Sold)
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PropertiesKyotoMibu Shimomizo-chōWeekly Featured PropertySOLD!

Weekly Featured Property: Central Kyoto Charm at a Smart Price (Sold)

Seaside Chiba 6DK: Reno-Ready, ¥8.5M! (Sold)
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Seaside Chiba 6DK: Reno-Ready, ¥8.5M! (Sold)

Akiya for Sale in Japan: Where to Find Legit Listings
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Akiya for Sale in Japan: Where to Find Legit Listings

O-Bon in Japan: Plan Around It
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O-Bon in Japan: Plan Around It

Weekly Featured Property: Renovated Urban Apartment in Yokohama (Sold)
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Weekly Featured Property: Renovated Urban Apartment in Yokohama (Sold)

Unexpected Space and Landscape Living Near Tokyo
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PropertiesChibaIchiharaFor Sale!

Unexpected Space and Landscape Living Near Tokyo

Weekly Featured Property: Central Kyoto Townhouse with Flexible 5DK Layout (Sold)
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PropertiesKyotoNakagyo-kuWeekly Featured PropertySold!

Weekly Featured Property: Central Kyoto Townhouse with Flexible 5DK Layout (Sold)

Weekly Featured Property: Bright 3-Story Urban Home in Takatsuki, Osaka (Sold)
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PropertiesOsakaTakatsukiWeekly Featured PropertySold!

Weekly Featured Property: Bright 3-Story Urban Home in Takatsuki, Osaka (Sold)

Seaside Calm, Designer Living, Under $900K (Sold)
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Seaside Calm, Designer Living, Under $900K (Sold)

How to Bring an Akiya Back to Life
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How to Bring an Akiya Back to Life

Owning a House in Japan: What Are the Ongoing Costs?
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Owning a House in Japan: What Are the Ongoing Costs?

Weekly Featured Property: Light-Filled Urban Home in Central Sakai (Sold)
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PropertiesOsakaSakaiWeekly Featured PropertySold!

Weekly Featured Property: Light-Filled Urban Home in Central Sakai (Sold)

Brand New Designer Build Near Fukuoka’s Coast
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PropertiesFukuokaFukutsuFor Sale!

Brand New Designer Build Near Fukuoka’s Coast

Japan Visa Basics for New Property Owners
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The BasicsMoving to JapanVisa PrivilegesImmigration

Japan Visa Basics for New Property Owners

Business Manager & Startup Visa Essentials
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The BasicsMoving to JapanVisa PrivilegesImmigration

Business Manager & Startup Visa Essentials

Why Are There So Many Akiya? Japan’s Empty Homes
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Why Are There So Many Akiya? Japan’s Empty Homes

Weekly Featured Property: Compact Osaka City Home with Outstanding Transit Access (Sold)
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Weekly Featured Property: Compact Osaka City Home with Outstanding Transit Access (Sold)

Discover Akiya Homes: Hidden Gems in the Greater Tokyo Area
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Discover Akiya Homes: Hidden Gems in the Greater Tokyo Area

[BONUS!] Weekly Featured Property: Minami-Senju Modern-Classic Living (Sold)
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[BONUS!] Weekly Featured Property: Minami-Senju Modern-Classic Living (Sold)

Weekly Featured Property: Fukuoka Contemporary Family Home (Sold)
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PropertiesFukuokaUmebayashiWeekly Featured PropertySold!

Weekly Featured Property: Fukuoka Contemporary Family Home (Sold)

3LDK Narita Home, Fully Reno’d: $115K! (Sold)
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PropertiesNaritaChibaSold!

3LDK Narita Home, Fully Reno’d: $115K! (Sold)

Kyoto Countryside Escape for ¥6.5M, Would You Make the Move?
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Kyoto Countryside Escape for ¥6.5M, Would You Make the Move?

Niigata 8DK: Space to Dream, $109K!
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Niigata 8DK: Space to Dream, $109K!

Narita 6LDK: Big Rental, Big Potential (Sold)
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PropertiesChibaNaritaAkiya Income GeneratorSold!

Narita 6LDK: Big Rental, Big Potential (Sold)

What Is a Tatami Room? Japan's Traditional Floors
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What Is a Tatami Room? Japan's Traditional Floors

What Is a Shōji Door? Japanese Sliding Screens Explained
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What Is a Shōji Door? Japanese Sliding Screens Explained

What is a Tsubo? (And Why You Should Actually Care)
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What is a Tsubo? (And Why You Should Actually Care)

Akiya Homes: Unique Opportunities in Japanese Real Estate
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Akiya Homes: Unique Opportunities in Japanese Real Estate

Shizuoka Oceanview 5LDK + Onsen (Sold)
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Shizuoka Oceanview 5LDK + Onsen (Sold)

This Kyoto Seaside Home Is FOR SALE - ¥15M and It’s Yours
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This Kyoto Seaside Home Is FOR SALE - ¥15M and It’s Yours

Can a Foreigner Buy Property in Japan?
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Can a Foreigner Buy Property in Japan?

Weekly Featured Property: Coastal Catch in Kansai (Sold)
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Weekly Featured Property: Coastal Catch in Kansai (Sold)

Weekly Featured Property: Seaside Space in Southern Chiba (Sold)
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Weekly Featured Property: Seaside Space in Southern Chiba (Sold)

Can I Get a Mortgage in Japan as a Foreigner?
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Can I Get a Mortgage in Japan as a Foreigner?

Minamiashigara Garden 5DK Retreat (Sold)
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PropertiesKanagawaMinamiashigaraSold!

Minamiashigara Garden 5DK Retreat (Sold)

Does Owning Property Grant Residency?
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Does Owning Property Grant Residency?

Weekly Featured Property: History Meets Comfort in Kansai (Sold)
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Weekly Featured Property: History Meets Comfort in Kansai (Sold)

Big Space, Big View, Tokyo: Stunning Penthouse, Just ¥768M (Sold)
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Big Space, Big View, Tokyo: Stunning Penthouse, Just ¥768M (Sold)

Cheap Houses in Japan: Are There Hidden Fees When Buying an Akiya?
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Cheap Houses in Japan: Are There Hidden Fees When Buying an Akiya?

Oceanview Bargain in Kawana: Affordable Seaside Akiya (Sold)
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PropertiesKawanaIto CityShizuoka PrefectureSold!

Oceanview Bargain in Kawana: Affordable Seaside Akiya (Sold)

From Offer to Ownership: The Home Buying Timeline in Japan
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From Offer to Ownership: The Home Buying Timeline in Japan

Central Kyoto. 3 Floors. $96K. (Sold)
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Central Kyoto. 3 Floors. $96K. (Sold)

3LDK Hanamigawa Home for $63K! (Sold)
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3LDK Hanamigawa Home for $63K! (Sold)

Weekly Featured Property: Space to Grow in Kobe (Sold)
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Weekly Featured Property: Space to Grow in Kobe (Sold)

4LDK Family Home in Satte: ¥9.8M! (Sold)
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4LDK Family Home in Satte: ¥9.8M! (Sold)

Why are houses in Japan so cheap?
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Why are houses in Japan so cheap?

Built in 2016!? Just $133K!? Unbelievable Move-In Ready Home (Sold)
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Built in 2016!? Just $133K!? Unbelievable Move-In Ready Home (Sold)

Easy Access to Central Tokyo Comes at a Cost
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Easy Access to Central Tokyo Comes at a Cost

What to Expect at Japanese Neighborhood Meetings (Jichikai)
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What to Expect at Japanese Neighborhood Meetings (Jichikai)

Would YOU Live in This Japanese Home?
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Would YOU Live in This Japanese Home?

Ichihara 5DK: More for Less, $54K!
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Ichihara 5DK: More for Less, $54K!

Airbnb: Short-Term Hype, Long-Term Headache
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Airbnb: Short-Term Hype, Long-Term Headache

🏠 Garage Included!? Under $85K!? (Sold)
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PropertiesKisarazu CityChiba PrefectureSold!

🏠 Garage Included!? Under $85K!? (Sold)

$56K Tokyo Buy: Rental Potential! (Sold)
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$56K Tokyo Buy: Rental Potential! (Sold)

Are the Properties Only in Rural Areas?
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Are the Properties Only in Rural Areas?

How Much House Does $64K Buy in Tokyo? (Sold)
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How Much House Does $64K Buy in Tokyo? (Sold)

Studio Ghibli House! At this price?! (Sold)
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PropertiesFukuokaKitakyushu CitySold!

Studio Ghibli House! At this price?! (Sold)

Do I Need to be In Japan to Buy a House?
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Do I Need to be In Japan to Buy a House?

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Your Traditional Japanese Tea House Starts Here - for Just ¥12M
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Japan Real Estate Summit: Catch our Presentation!
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Distinctive Two-Story Home in Izumisano, Osaka
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Distinctive Two-Story Home in Izumisano, Osaka

Charming Two-Story Home in Hirado, Totsuka
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Compact Living: Renovated Traditional Home in Tokyo
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Modern Comfort in Hokkaido: Spacious Iwamizawa House
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Seaside Serenity in Shizuoka: Explore This Modern Ito Home
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Renovated Home in Totsuka, Yokohama's Quiet District
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Affordable Ocean View House in Atami, Shizuoka
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