AkiyaHub at the Japan Real Estate Summit

Presentations, Insights, and Lessons from Japan's International Property Market

The Japan Real Estate Summit brings together property professionals, investors, homebuyers, and industry experts to discuss opportunities and challenges in Japan's real estate market. AkiyaHub has been honored to participate in past Japan Real Estate Summits, sharing insights from our community of international buyers and our experience helping people navigate the process of purchasing, renovating, and owning property in Japan.

Our presentations focus on the realities of the Japanese property market: what overseas buyers should know before purchasing, where opportunities exist, and how to approach the process with realistic expectations.

AkiyaHub Summit Presentations

Over multiple Japan Real Estate Summits, our team has shared research, lessons, and real-world experiences from helping thousands of people explore Japanese real estate.

Topics have included:

• 🏡 Understanding Japan's vacant home (akiya) market

• 🌏 What international buyers need to know before purchasing

• 📋 Common challenges in the buying process

• 🔨 Renovation realities and long-term ownership considerations

• 💴 Costs, budgets, and investment expectations

• 🏠 Lessons learned from real property purchases and renovations

Watch our past presentations below.

🌸 Spring 2026: Japan Real Estate Summit Field Report

In this presentation, AkiyaHub founders Brett Lee and Shu Matsuo Post share a field report based on insights gathered from AkiyaHub's growing international community.

The presentation covers:

• How the overseas buyer community has grown and what buyers are looking for

• The most common concerns among foreign buyers, including hidden costs and navigating the process

• Typical purchase budgets and where buyers report the highest satisfaction

• The realities of short-term rentals and why they are not a simple passive income strategy

• Lessons learned from real property purchases and renovations

• New initiatives designed to help buyers make better decisions

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🍂 Autumn 2025: Building AkiyaHub and Exploring Japan's Akiya Market

In this presentation, Shu and Brett share the story behind AkiyaHub, their experiences purchasing Japanese properties, and the lessons that shaped the platform.

The presentation covers:

• Why AkiyaHub was created and the challenges it aims to solve

• How international buyers can approach the Japanese property market

• The importance of community, local knowledge, and reliable partners

• Lessons from purchasing and renovating akiya properties

• Why every property requires careful evaluation before purchase

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🪻 Spring 2025: Early Perspectives on Buying Property in Japan

Our earliest Japan Real Estate Summit presentation explored the opportunities and challenges of buying property in Japan from an international buyer's perspective.

Topics included:

• The changing landscape of Japan's vacant homes

• Common misconceptions about buying property in Japan

• The importance of research and preparation

• How buyers can approach opportunities responsibly

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Continue Exploring Japan Real Estate

Whether you discovered AkiyaHub through the Japan Real Estate Summit or are just beginning your research, these articles are a great place to continue:

• 🗺️ Learn to explore Japan’s property market and spot great opportunities:
  How to Find Your Dream Property in Japan

• 📉 Discover what's driving Japan’s growing number of empty homes:
  The Akiya Trend: Why Are So Many Homes Vacant?

• 💵 See what's behind Japan's low real estate prices:
  Why Are Houses in Japan So Cheap?

• 🆓 Find out what's the catch behind Japan's free homes:
  The Truth About “Free” Akiya Homes: Are They Really Free?

• 🏡 Explore whether buying a Japan home without a mortgage makes sense for you:
  Mortgage-Free Living in Japan: Can You Buy a Home Outright?

• 💴 Understand the true cost of buying an akiya in Japan:
  Akiya House Cost: Purchase Price, Fees, Taxes, and Recurring Costs
  

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