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

purchasing · the basics

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

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Japan Akiya Listings: Properties You Would Actually Want to Buy

The Basics · Q&A

Japan Akiya Listings: Properties You Would Actually Want to Buy

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What Should Homebuyers Know About Graveyards in Japan?

Purchasing · The Basics

What Should Homebuyers Know About Graveyards in Japan?

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Stigmatized Properties in Japan: What Buyers Should Know

Purchasing · The Basics

Stigmatized Properties in Japan: What Buyers Should Know

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

Purchasing · The Basics

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

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Akiya Homes: Unique Opportunities in Japanese Real Estate

Purchasing · The Basics

Akiya Homes: Unique Opportunities in Japanese Real Estate

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Freehold vs. Leasehold: Why Is That Japanese Property So Cheap?

Purchasing · Due Diligence

Freehold vs. Leasehold: Why Is That Japanese Property So Cheap?

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

Purchasing · The Basics

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

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

The Basics · Q&A

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

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What Is a Tatami Room?

Purchasing · Resources

What Is a Tatami Room?

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What Is a Shōji Door?

Purchasing · Real Estate Terms

What Is a Shōji Door?

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What is a Tsubo?

Purchasing · Resources

What is a Tsubo?

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

The Basics · Q&A

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

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Akiya Listings in English: Where to Find Them

The Basics · Q&A

Akiya Listings in English: Where to Find Them

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Do You Need to Speak Japanese to Live in Japan?

Living in Japan · Resources

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?

Living in Japan · Resources

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

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Can I Get a Mortgage in Japan as a Foreigner?

Purchasing · The Basics

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?

Purchasing · Mortgage-Free

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

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Can a Foreigner Buy Property in Japan?

purchasing · The Basics

Can a Foreigner Buy Property in Japan?

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Does Owning Property Grant Residency?

Purchasing · The Basics

Does Owning Property Grant Residency?

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Can Foreigners Get a Japanese Driver’s License?

The Basics · Moving to Japan

Can Foreigners Get a Japanese Driver’s License?

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The Akiya Trend: Why are so Many Homes Vacant?

The Basics · Q&A

The Akiya Trend: Why are so Many Homes Vacant?

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Why Are Houses in Japan So Cheap?

The Basics · Q&A

Why Are Houses in Japan So Cheap?

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What Is a Jichikai? A Guide to Japanese Neighborhood Associations

Lifestyle · Culture

What Is a Jichikai? A Guide to Japanese Neighborhood Associations

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