Essential guides and insights for foreign investors in Japanese real estate.
71 articles
Chinese investors can buy Japanese property with full freehold ownership — no 70-year land lease, no purchase restrictions. Navigate capital controls and verify prices with MLIT data.
How to buy Japanese real estate from Singapore. Zero buyer restrictions, 3-5% yields, JPY financing under 1.5%, and government price data — a practical guide for Singapore investors.
How to buy Japanese real estate as an American. No Zillow in Japan — but MLIT data fills the gap. USD transfers, FATCA/FBAR obligations, and step-by-step process.
Japan's minpaku law caps short-term rentals at 180 days/year. 99% of condo bylaws prohibit Airbnb. Municipality rules vary widely. Complete guide for foreign investors considering rental income.
Japanese property asking prices are typically 10-20% above actual transaction prices. Learn how to access official MLIT sold-price data and what it means for your purchase.
Complete due diligence checklist for buying property in Japan as a foreigner. Price verification, legal checks, structural inspection, tax obligations — with a downloadable PDF.
Japan's fire insurance covers far more than fire — but earthquake coverage is separate and capped at 50%. Complete breakdown of costs, coverage, and the unique liability rules foreign owners need to understand.
Learn how to evaluate Japanese property like a local investor. Use price per square meter, building age depreciation, and official MLIT data to assess whether a property is fairly priced.