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

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

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

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Switching Lanes: Why Japan's Housing Market No Longer Moves at One Speed
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Switching Lanes: Why Japan's Housing Market No Longer Moves at One Speed

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The Floor Plan Premium: How Layout Shapes Japan Home Prices
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The Floor Plan Premium: How Layout Shapes Japan Home Prices

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O-Bon in Japan 2026: Plan Around It
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O-Bon in Japan 2026: Plan Around It

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

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The Folder Your Family Will Be Grateful You Left Behind
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The Folder Your Family Will Be Grateful You Left Behind

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Where to Buy in Japan: Kyushu | Fukuoka
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Where to BuyKyushuFukuoka

Where to Buy in Japan: Kyushu | Fukuoka

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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Brand New Family Home Near Beach, Airport, and City Life
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PropertiesMiyazakiYoshimura-choFor Sale!

Brand New Family Home Near Beach, Airport, and City Life

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

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

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Coastal Sukiyazukuri Estate (PRICE DROP)
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PropertiesFukushimaTomiokaFor Sale!

Coastal Sukiyazukuri Estate (PRICE DROP)

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

A Free House on a Remote Island in Japan

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Two Central Kyoto Machiya with STR Potential
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PropertiesKyotoNakagyoShimogyoWeekly Featured PropertyFor Sale!Sold!

Two Central Kyoto Machiya with STR Potential

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Central Kyoto Turnkey STR Near Gojo & Kamo River
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PropertiesKyotoNushiyachoInvestmentFor Sale!

Central Kyoto Turnkey STR Near Gojo & Kamo River

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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

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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

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The Airbnb Question: What Most Foreign Buyers Discover About Minpaku in Japan
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The Airbnb Question: What Most Foreign Buyers Discover About Minpaku in Japan

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Five-Star Living Inside an Iconic Osaka Landmark (Sold)
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PropertiesOsakaDojimaSold!

Five-Star Living Inside an Iconic Osaka Landmark (Sold)

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Spacious Tokyo Home with Skytree Views (Sold)
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PropertiesTokyoAdachiSold!

Spacious Tokyo Home with Skytree Views (Sold)

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Fully Renovated Countryside Home Near Tokyo (Sold)
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PropertiesSaitamaFukayaSold!

Fully Renovated Countryside Home Near Tokyo (Sold)

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

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

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Akiya House Cost: Price, Fees, Taxes, and Recurring Costs
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The BasicsQ&AMap Search

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

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Japan Visa Basics for New Property Owners
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Japan Visa Basics for New Property Owners

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Business Manager & Startup Visa Essentials
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The BasicsMoving to JapanVisa PrivilegesImmigration

Business Manager & Startup Visa Essentials

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Japan’s HSP & J-Skip Visas Explained
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The BasicsMoving to JapanVisa PrivilegesImmigration

Japan’s HSP & J-Skip Visas Explained

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

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Akiya Houses for Sale: Where to Find Listings and How to Buy
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The BasicsQ&AMap Search

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

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

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

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

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

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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)

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

Brand New Designer Build Near Fukuoka’s Coast

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Modern Tokyo Condo Near 2 Stations (Sold)
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PropertiesTokyoHigashimurayamaSold!

Modern Tokyo Condo Near 2 Stations (Sold)

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

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Renovated Kitakyushu Condo with City Views (Sold)
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Renovated Kitakyushu Condo with City Views (Sold)

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

Iwatsuki: 6-Bedroom Investor Special (Sold)

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

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

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

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Japan Akiya Listings: Properties You Would Actually Want to Buy
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The BasicsQ&AMap Search

Japan Akiya Listings: Properties You Would Actually Want to Buy

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Akiya Listings in English: Where to Find Them
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The BasicsQ&AMap Search

Akiya Listings in English: Where to Find Them

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Akiya House for Sale: Search, Vet, and Make a Winning Offer
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The BasicsQ&AMap Search

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

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

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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?

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Akiya House Japan: Costs, Process, and Where to Look
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The BasicsQ&AMap Search

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

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Akiya for Sale in Japan: Where to Find Legit Listings
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The BasicsQ&AMap Search

Akiya for Sale in Japan: Where to Find Legit Listings

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

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The Truth About “Free” Akiya Homes: Are They Really Free?
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The Truth About “Free” Akiya Homes: Are They Really Free?

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

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

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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?

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

Kawana Seaside Villa: 5LDK Retreat (Sold)

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Kusatsu: Sleek 2LDK with Rooftop Balcony
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PropertiesShigaKusatsuFor Sale!

Kusatsu: Sleek 2LDK with Rooftop Balcony

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

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

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Why Are Houses in Japan So Cheap?
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Why Are Houses in Japan So Cheap?

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The Akiya Trend: Why are so Many Homes Vacant?
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The Akiya Trend: Why are so Many Homes Vacant?

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

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

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Mortgage-Free Living in Japan: Can You Buy a Home Outright?
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Mortgage-Free Living in Japan: Can You Buy a Home Outright?

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

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What Is a Tatami Room?
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What Is a Tatami Room?

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What Is a Shōji Door?
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What Is a Shōji Door?

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What is a Tsubo?
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What is a Tsubo?

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Are Akiya Only Found in Rural Japan?
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Are Akiya Only Found in Rural Japan?

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Do You Need to Speak Japanese to Live in Japan?
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Do You Need to Speak Japanese to Live in Japan?

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Do You Need to Read Japanese to Buy a Home in Japan?
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Do You Need to Read Japanese to Buy a Home in Japan?

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

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

Yokohama Izumi: 2-Story Investor Play (Sold)

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

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

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Ichinomiya: Dual Homes & Cabin Retreat
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Ichinomiya: Dual Homes & Cabin Retreat

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

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What Is a Jichikai? A Guide to Japanese Neighborhood Associations
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What Is a Jichikai? A Guide to Japanese Neighborhood Associations

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Success Stories: Akiya Transformed into Dream Residences
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Success Stories: Akiya Transformed into Dream Residences

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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)

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Japan Real Estate Summit: Catch our Presentation!
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Japan Real Estate Summit: Catch our Presentation!

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Kanagawa 7DK: Mountain Charm, $100K!
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Kanagawa 7DK: Mountain Charm, $100K!

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Minamiashigara Garden 5DK Retreat (Sold)
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Minamiashigara Garden 5DK Retreat (Sold)

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

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Oceanview Bargain in Kawana: Affordable Seaside Akiya (Sold)
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Oceanview Bargain in Kawana: Affordable Seaside Akiya (Sold)

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One House, Two Kitchens, Endless Possibilities (Sold)
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One House, Two Kitchens, Endless Possibilities (Sold)

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

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

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

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

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

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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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Rare property in Tokyo's 23 wards! (Sold)
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Rare property in Tokyo's 23 wards! (Sold)

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This Tokyo House Was $70K… and Not a Total Wreck 😮 (Sold)
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This Tokyo House Was $70K… and Not a Total Wreck 😮 (Sold)

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I Did Not Expect That: Renovated Home, Big Surprises
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I Did Not Expect That: Renovated Home, Big Surprises

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A Kyoto Hideaway for Under $65K? Yes, Really. (Sold)
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Kyoto PrefectureKyotoYamashina WardPropertiesSold!

A Kyoto Hideaway for Under $65K? Yes, Really. (Sold)

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A 50K Mountain Villa!? What's the catch? (Sold)
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KaruizawaNagano PrefecturePropertiesSold!

A 50K Mountain Villa!? What's the catch? (Sold)

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Mountain Views & Multi-Level Charm in Ito (Sold)
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ItoShizuoka PrefecturePropertiesSold

Mountain Views & Multi-Level Charm in Ito (Sold)

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¥1.3M Nagano Log Cabin: Your Off-Grid Escape in Japan?
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¥1.3M Nagano Log Cabin: Your Off-Grid Escape in Japan?

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🚆 Tokyo Living Without the Tokyo Price Tag? (Sold)
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🚆 Tokyo Living Without the Tokyo Price Tag? (Sold)

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$88K Near Tokyo? Affordable Saitama Home Opportunity
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$88K Near Tokyo? Affordable Saitama Home Opportunity

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A Rare Find in Coastal Shizuoka (Sold)
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Shizuoka PrefectureIto CityPropertiesSold!

A Rare Find in Coastal Shizuoka (Sold)

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Designer Akiya in Kisarazu for Just $125K (Sold)
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Chiba PrefectureKisarazu CityPropertiesSold!

Designer Akiya in Kisarazu for Just $125K (Sold)

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Renovated Comfort Near Tokyo: Is This ¥23M Home For You? (Sold)
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Chiba Prefecturekisarazu cityPropertiesSold!

Renovated Comfort Near Tokyo: Is This ¥23M Home For You? (Sold)

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Renovated & Near Tokyo: Move-In Ready Home in Chiba (Sold)
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Renovated & Near Tokyo: Move-In Ready Home in Chiba (Sold)

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Your Traditional Japanese Tea House Starts Here - for Just ¥12M (Sold)
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Okayama PrefectureSoja CityPropertiesSold!

Your Traditional Japanese Tea House Starts Here - for Just ¥12M (Sold)

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Unexpected Space and Landscape Living Near Tokyo
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PropertiesChibaIchiharaFor Sale!

Unexpected Space and Landscape Living Near Tokyo

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Konoshima: Resort island in Hinase Town, Bizen City (Sold)
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Konoshima: Resort island in Hinase Town, Bizen City (Sold)

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Serene Living: A Dreamy 3LDK Haven in Sakura, Chiba
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Serene Living: A Dreamy 3LDK Haven in Sakura, Chiba

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Izu-Kogen Hilltop Home with Ocean Views (Sold)
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PropertiesIzu-KogenShizuoka PrefectureSold

Izu-Kogen Hilltop Home with Ocean Views (Sold)

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Step Into Tradition: A Hidden Akiya Gem in Yokohama
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Step Into Tradition: A Hidden Akiya Gem in Yokohama

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Renovated 4LDK Home in Yamashina, Kyoto
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Renovated 4LDK Home in Yamashina, Kyoto

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Distinctive Two-Story Home in Izumisano, Osaka
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Distinctive Two-Story Home in Izumisano, Osaka

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Charming Two-Story Home in Hirado, Totsuka
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Charming Two-Story Home in Hirado, Totsuka

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Compact Living: Renovated Traditional Home in Tokyo
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