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Hakone Resort Property Investment Guide for Foreigners
Complete guide to buying resort property in Hakone as a foreigner. Covers prices, legal rights, buying process, taxes, financing, and key due diligence tips for this popular Japanese mountain resort town.
March 16, 2026
Kyoto Lodging Tax and Its Impact on Property Investment
Kyoto's lodging tax increases up to 900% from March 2026. Learn how the new accommodation tax affects short-term rental yields and property investment returns in Kyoto for foreign buyers.
March 16, 2026
Kyoto Machiya (Traditional Townhouse) Buying Guide for Foreigners
Complete guide to buying a Kyoto machiya (traditional townhouse) as a foreigner. Covers prices (¥8M–¥200M+), renovation costs, legal requirements, taxes, and short-term rental potential.
March 16, 2026
Osaka Rental Property Investment for Foreign Investors
Complete guide to Osaka rental property investment for foreigners. Learn about rental yields (4.47%), best neighborhoods, taxes, mortgages, and how to buy as a non-Japanese investor in 2025.
March 16, 2026
Non-Resident and Absentee Ownership of Japan Property
Everything you need to know about owning property in Japan as a non-resident: legal rights, tax obligations, appointing a tax agent, property management options, and exit strategies for absentee owners.
March 16, 2026
Tax Representative Requirements for Non-Resident Property Owners in Japan
Learn about Japan's tax representative (納税管理人) requirements for non-resident property owners. Who needs one, how to appoint one, costs, and penalties for non-compliance.
March 16, 2026
Judicial Scrivener (Shihoo Shoshi) Fees for Japan Property
Learn how much judicial scrivener (shihoshoshi) fees cost for property transactions in Japan. Includes fee ranges, registration taxes, foreign buyer tips, and how to find bilingual scriveners.
March 16, 2026
Real Estate Acquisition Tax in Japan: Rates and Calculations
Complete guide to Japan's real estate acquisition tax (fudosan shutoku zei): current 3% residential rate, how to calculate using assessed value, ¥12M deduction for new homes, and rules for foreign buyers.
March 16, 2026
Filing Tax Returns in Japan as a Foreign Property Owner
Complete guide to filing Japanese tax returns as a foreign property owner. Covers residency status, rental income tax rates (20.42%), capital gains, tax representatives, double taxation treaties, and step-by-step filing instructions.
March 16, 2026
Tax Treaty Benefits for Foreign Property Owners in Japan
Learn how Japan's tax treaties protect foreign property owners from double taxation. Covers rental income, capital gains, how to claim treaty benefits, and non-resident rules.
March 16, 2026
Japan Property Depreciation and Tax Benefits for Investors
Learn how Japan's property depreciation system works, how to calculate tax deductions, accelerated depreciation on used buildings, and strategies to maximize your investment returns as a foreign investor in Japan.
March 16, 2026
Gift Tax on Japan Property Transfers Explained
Understand Japan's gift tax (zoyo zei) on property transfers. Covers tax rates up to 55%, key exemptions including the ¥30M housing deduction, visa status rules for expats, and how to file your return.
March 16, 2026