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Types of Rental Contracts in Japan Explained
Understand every type of rental contract in Japan — ordinary lease, fixed-term lease, share houses, UR housing, and more. A complete guide for foreigners renting in Japan, with costs, rights, and practical tips.
March 16, 2026
Japan Property Due Diligence Checklist for Investors
Complete due diligence checklist for foreigners buying property in Japan. Covers title verification, seismic compliance, Article 35 disclosure, zoning, taxes, and disaster risk assessment with expert tips for 2025.
March 16, 2026
Building a Japan Property Investment Portfolio
Learn how to build a diversified Japan property investment portfolio as a foreigner. Covers geographic diversification, property types, yields, tax strategy, and step-by-step portfolio roadmap.
March 16, 2026
Japan Property Investment Tax Strategy for Foreign Investors
Complete guide to Japan property investment taxes for foreigners: acquisition tax, fixed asset tax, rental income, capital gains, depreciation strategies, and how to minimize your tax burden legally.
March 16, 2026
How to Negotiate the Price of Used Property in Japan
How to negotiate used property prices in Japan as a foreigner. Covers discount ranges, cultural etiquette, offer strategies, and tips to get the best deal.
March 16, 2026
Cost Comparison: New Build vs Used Property in Japan
Compare the true costs of new build vs used property in Japan. Includes prices, transaction fees, renovation costs, depreciation, warranties, and mortgage tips for foreigners.
March 16, 2026
1981 Earthquake Standard: Why Building Age Matters in Japan
Understand Japan's 1981 seismic standard (shin-taishin) and why building age is critical when buying property. Learn key facts, Hanshin earthquake data, and how it affects mortgages and insurance for foreigners.
March 16, 2026
Japan New Construction Home Warranty and Guarantee Guide
Complete guide to Japan's new construction home warranty system for foreigners. Learn about the 10-year defect liability law, builder after-service programs, Long-Term Quality Housing certification, and how to keep your warranty valid as a foreign buyer.
March 16, 2026
Kominka (Traditional Farmhouse) Akiya: Buying and Renovating
Complete guide to buying and renovating a kominka (traditional Japanese farmhouse) as a foreigner. Covers costs, subsidies, finding properties, renovation tips, and the buying process.
March 16, 2026
Akiya Success Stories: Foreigners Who Bought Vacant Houses in Japan
Real success stories of foreigners who successfully bought akiya (vacant houses) in Japan. Learn what they paid, how they did it, and how to replicate their success with practical tips and lessons learned.
March 16, 2026
What Is an Akiya? Japan's Vacant House Phenomenon Explained
Discover what akiya (vacant houses) are in Japan, why 9 million homes sit empty, and how foreigners can legally purchase these properties. Complete guide to Japan's vacant house phenomenon.
March 16, 2026
Small House Design and Compact Living in Japan
Discover the principles of Japanese small house design and compact living. Learn space-saving techniques, Japanese design philosophy, and practical tips for foreigners living in small homes in Japan.
March 16, 2026