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

Okayama Prefecture · Bizen City

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

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

Properties · Chiba Prefecture

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

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Izu-Kogen Hilltop Home with Ocean Views (Sold)

Properties · Izu-Kogen

Izu-Kogen Hilltop Home with Ocean Views (Sold)

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Step Into Tradition: A Hidden Akiya Gem in Yokohama

Properties · Kanagawa Prefecture

Step Into Tradition: A Hidden Akiya Gem in Yokohama

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Renovated 4LDK Home in Yamashina, Kyoto

Properties · Kyoto Prefecture

Renovated 4LDK Home in Yamashina, Kyoto

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Distinctive Two-Story Home in Izumisano, Osaka

Properties · Izumisano

Distinctive Two-Story Home in Izumisano, Osaka

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Charming Two-Story Home in Hirado, Totsuka

Properties · Yokohama

Charming Two-Story Home in Hirado, Totsuka

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Compact Living: Renovated Traditional Home in Tokyo

Properties · Shimohoya

Compact Living: Renovated Traditional Home in Tokyo

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Modern Comfort in Hokkaido: Spacious Iwamizawa House

Properties · Iwamizawa

Modern Comfort in Hokkaido: Spacious Iwamizawa House

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Traditional Elegance: Spacious 6LDK Home Near Tokyo

Properties · Chiba Prefecture

Traditional Elegance: Spacious 6LDK Home Near Tokyo

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Living in the Heart of Tokyo: Urban Renovation Tour

Properties · Tokyo

Living in the Heart of Tokyo: Urban Renovation Tour

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Large Traditional House in Kanazawa

Properties · Kanazawa

Large Traditional House in Kanazawa

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Hidden Opportunity in Chiba: A Rebuildable House Near Tokyo

Properties · Chiba Prefecture

Hidden Opportunity in Chiba: A Rebuildable House Near Tokyo

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Seaside Serenity in Shizuoka: Explore This Modern Ito Home

Properties · Ito

Seaside Serenity in Shizuoka: Explore This Modern Ito Home

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Renovated Home in Totsuka, Yokohama's Quiet District

Properties · Totsuka

Renovated Home in Totsuka, Yokohama's Quiet District

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From Dormitory to Home: Renovated Three-Story House in Tsurumi

Properties · Tsurumi

From Dormitory to Home: Renovated Three-Story House in Tsurumi

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Inside a Fully Renovated Ito Home with Scenic Water Views (Sold)

Properties · Ito

Inside a Fully Renovated Ito Home with Scenic Water Views (Sold)

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Hakuraku's Renovated Gem: A Traditional Home with Modern Comforts

Properties · Hakuraku

Hakuraku's Renovated Gem: A Traditional Home with Modern Comforts

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Atami's Best-Kept Secret: Vacation Home with Sea Panorama (Sold)

Properties · Atami

Atami's Best-Kept Secret: Vacation Home with Sea Panorama (Sold)

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Exploring an Abandoned Two-Story House in Saitama

Properties · Saitama Prefecture

Exploring an Abandoned Two-Story House in Saitama

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Exploring an Affordable Akiya in Isehara, Kanagawa

Properties · Isehara

Exploring an Affordable Akiya in Isehara, Kanagawa

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Affordable Ocean View House in Atami, Shizuoka

Properties · Atami

Affordable Ocean View House in Atami, Shizuoka

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