Why Are Houses in Japan So Cheap? Akiya Explained, and the Catch

Millions of empty homes, houses priced like cars, and what nobody mentions until after you buy.

Can Foreigners Buy Property in Japan? 2026 Rules Explained

What you can own, what's restricted, what changed in 2026, and what owning a home doesn't give you.

What It Costs to Buy and Own a Home in Japan (2026)

Fees, tax and running cost, old homes vs new, and a 10-year cost simulation for renovating or rebuilding.

How to Buy a House in Japan as a Foreigner: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

The whole process, from first search to keys, written by people who live here.

Why Buy a House in Japan? 10 Reasons (and Who It Suits)

Powder snow, hot springs, safe streets and homes for the price of a car: why people are finding their place in Japan.

Visas and Living in Japan as a Homeowner

Owning a home in Japan doesn't come with a visa. Here's how long you can stay, the routes to living here, and what changes when you do.

Renting Out Your Japanese Home

Can your home in Japan pay its way while you're away? The rules, the costs and the honest numbers.

Where to Buy in Japan: Choosing a Region by Lifestyle

Powder snow, surf towns, island life or an hour from Tokyo: how to find the part of Japan that fits the life you want.