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Hanko Seal Requirements for Property Purchase in Japan
Learn everything about hanko seal requirements for buying property in Japan as a foreigner. Covers jitsuin registration, Inkan Shomeisho, non-resident alternatives, and the 2022 digital reform.
March 16, 2026
Property Inspection and Building Survey in Japan
Learn everything about property inspection and building surveys in Japan for foreigners. Costs, qualified inspectors, what to check, and how to use findings to negotiate your purchase.
March 16, 2026
Signing the Property Purchase Agreement in Japan
Learn how to sign the property purchase agreement (baibai keiyakusho) in Japan as a foreigner. Covers the Important Matters Explanation, required documents, costs, stamp duty, and post-signing obligations for non-resident buyers.
March 16, 2026
How to Make an Offer on a Property in Japan
Learn how to make an offer on property in Japan as a foreigner. Covers the letter of intent, offer documents, price negotiation, earnest money deposit, and the purchase agreement process step by step.
March 16, 2026
How to Schedule and Conduct Property Viewings in Japan
Learn how to schedule and conduct property viewings in Japan as a foreigner. Covers booking process, cultural etiquette, what to inspect, questions to ask, and next steps after your visit.
March 16, 2026
Best Japan Property Search Websites and Platforms in English
Discover the best Japan property search websites and platforms available in English for foreigners. Compare SUUMO, Best-Estate.jp, Real Estate Japan, AkiyaMart, and more to find your ideal Japanese property.
March 16, 2026
How to Find a Real Estate Agent in Japan as a Foreigner
Step-by-step guide to finding a trustworthy, English-speaking real estate agent in Japan as a foreigner. Learn what to look for, red flags to avoid, and how to prepare for your first meeting.
March 16, 2026
Japan Property Ownership Legal Changes and Updates
Complete guide to Japan's property ownership legal changes for foreigners in 2024-2026: nationality disclosure, inheritance registration, domestic contact requirements, and what's coming in April 2026.
March 16, 2026
Condominium Purchase Restrictions for Foreigners in Japan
Understand condominium purchase restrictions for foreigners in Japan — from building-level 'gaijin bans' and HOA rules to mortgage barriers and new 2025-2026 nationality declaration requirements. Complete guide for foreign buyers.
March 16, 2026
Buying Property in Japan Without a Visa: What Is Possible?
Yes, foreigners can buy property in Japan without a visa or residency — but it does NOT grant you the right to live there. Learn what's required, what's restricted, and how non-residents successfully complete purchases.
March 16, 2026
Foreign vs Japanese National Property Rights Comparison
Do foreigners have the same property rights as Japanese nationals in Japan? Full comparison of legal rights, mortgage access, documentation requirements, and 2025-2026 regulatory changes.
March 16, 2026
Japan Property Restrictions for Foreigners: Myths vs Reality
Think foreigners cannot own land in Japan? Learn the truth about Japan property restrictions for foreigners — debunking 10 common myths with facts, current laws, and 2025-2026 regulatory changes.
March 16, 2026