Yao, Osaka Prefecture
Seven Eleven - 4 min walk / 1 min drive
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Browse 6,170+ akiya and vacant properties in Osaka, Japan. Prices from ¥390,000 to ¥1,045,000,000. 308 new listings this month. Free English search updated daily.
Seven Eleven - 4 min walk / 1 min drive
Family Mart - 5 min walk / 1 min drive
Lawson - 4 min walk / 1 min drive
Seven Eleven - 4 min walk / 1 min drive
Sunkus - 4 min walk / 1 min drive
Family Mart - 6 min walk / 1 min drive
Lawson - 5 min walk / 1 min drive
Seven Eleven - 4 min walk / 1 min drive
Family Mart - 2 min walk
Seven Eleven - 7 min walk / 1 min drive
Sunkus - 4 min walk / 1 min drive
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