Japan Property Articles & Guides

Tokyo skyline — international search interest in Japanese property has surged across all major markets in Q1 2026.

Global Search for Japanese Property Surges: UK +57%, Canada +62%, USA +38%

Six months of search data from 317,000+ listings reveal a global acceleration in demand for Japanese real estate. Canada and the UK are growing fastest, but Southeast Asia is the emerging story.

March 30, 2026

Fuel pump nozzles — prices vary wildly across the globe right now

Market Analysis · 3 min read · Audio

The Global Fuel Crisis: Why Japan Is Suddenly One of the Cheapest Places to Drive

Petrol in New Zealand is heading toward NZ$4/litre. Australia hit A$2.31. Singapore crossed S$4 for premium. Meanwhile Japan costs ¥158/litre — less than half. Here is why, and what it means for property buyers.

March 25, 2026

Earth at night — the lights show where people went

Market Analysis · 4 min read · Audio

Will the World Move Toward the Lights?

The standard akiya narrative is about decline. But what if 9.4 million empty houses in a country with world-class infrastructure is actually an invitation?

March 22, 2026

Market Analysis · 12 min read · Audio

The Future of Akiya: How Japan's Aging Population Creates Opportunity

Japan's demographic decline is creating a polarized property market. Nine million vacant homes and counting — here's where the real opportunities are for foreign buyers over the next decade.

March 21, 2026

Comparing platforms for finding property in Japan

Market Analysis · 9 min read · Audio

Every English-Language Akiya Website Compared (2026)

A side-by-side comparison of every major English-language akiya website in 2026 — which has the most listings, the best search tools, and whether free options are worth it. Find the best akiya website for your Japan property search.

March 18, 2026

Market Analysis · 8 min read · Audio

Fukushima Property: Japan's Most Undervalued Prefecture?

Fukushima property prices sit 30-50% below comparable locations in neighbouring prefectures. With government reconstruction spending, Shinkansen access, and radiation readings at or below global averages, the data suggests a reputational discount that may not last.

March 15, 2026

Market Analysis · 8 min read · Audio

Osaka Property Before the Casino: Why Investors Are Moving Now

The Expo 2025, a $10 billion MGM casino resort, and massive infrastructure upgrades are transforming Osaka. Here is what property costs now — before the world catches on.

March 14, 2026

Market Analysis · 6 min read · Audio

Japan Is Raising Tourist Prices — Why Owning Property Gets You Local Rates

Dual pricing, accommodation tax hikes, and access fees are reshaping the cost of visiting Japan. For property owners registered as residents, the same policies mean local rates and municipal benefits.

March 13, 2026

Market Analysis · 15 min read · Audio

Suburban vs Rural Japan: Where Foreign Buyers Actually Buy

Our data reveals most serious akiya buyers want train access, convenience stores, and hospitals nearby — not remote mountain villages. Here's why suburban beats rural.

March 7, 2026