Japan Property Guides & Akiya Insights

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Japan Zoning Explained for Property Buyers: Use Districts, Non-Area-Divided Cities & Buildability Risks

Yuko Wada February 3, 2026 No Comments

If you’re considering buying property in Japan – whether it’s an akiya (vacant home), rural farmland, or residential land – you’ve likely encountered confusing terms like chimoku, yoto chiiki, and…

Rent Out Your Japan Property Before Moving In? Read This First

Yuko Wada December 11, 2025 No Comments

Introduction The plan sounds straightforward: buy a property in Japan, rent it out for a few years to generate income and offset costs, then move in when ready to relocate…

Minpaku in Osaka: Complete Guide to Starting Your Airbnb Business in Japan (2025)

Yuko Wada December 6, 2025 No Comments

Are you considering running an Airbnb business in Osaka? Understanding Japan’s minpaku (民泊) regulations is crucial before you invest. After consulting with a gyosei shoshi (行政書士 – administrative lawyer), I’m…

Can Foreigners Buy Property in Japan? What Foreign Buyers Should Know in 2025

Yuko Akiya November 15, 2025 No Comments

Will Japan Restrict Foreign Property Ownership? If you’re researching whether Japan might restrict foreign buyers from purchasing property, you’re not alone. Recent headlines about land ownership and regulatory changes have…

Japan Real Estate & Akiya Buying Guide 2025”

Yuko Wada October 18, 2025 No Comments

Buying or selling property in Japan can feel confusing if you’re used to real estate systems outside Japan in your home country. The rules, fees, and responsibilities differ in important…

The Truth About Akiya Availability

Yuko Wada October 15, 2025 No Comments

Introduction Japan’s akiya (vacant homes) are often portrayed in the media as an endless supply of cheap housing waiting for buyers. While there’s some truth to this, the reality is…

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Buying a House in Japan Without a Guarantee on Condition

Yuko Akiya October 3, 2025 No Comments

When I first came across the phrase 契約不適合免責 (keiyaku futekigō menseki) in a Japanese property listing, I’ll admit – I skimmed right past it. Too many kanji, too legal-sounding. It…

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Life with an Akiya Consultant: Why More Overseas Buyers Are Choosing Guidance Over Going Solo

Yuko Akiya September 29, 2025 No Comments

Japan’s countryside is dotted with millions of vacant homes – akiya (空き家). To many, these old houses look like an opportunity: affordable second homes, vacation retreats, or even investment properties.…

Why I Bought My Akiya in Japan (And How It Changed My Connection to Home)

Yuko Wada September 24, 2025 No Comments

Buying an Akiya — a vacant home in Japan — wasn’t something I had fully planned. For a long time, it was just an idea in the back of my…

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