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How to Read a Japanese Property Listing Like a Local

Tsubo, madori, setback, and building coverage ratio. The essential vocabulary and conventions you need to decode any Japanese property listing.

July 10, 2025

Buying Guide · 16 min read · Audio

The Real Cost of Buying an Akiya: Fees, Taxes, and Surprises Nobody Mentions

Beyond the sticker price: registration tax, acquisition tax, agent fees, judicial scrivener costs, and the hidden expenses that catch every first-time buyer off guard.

May 20, 2025

Traditional Japanese house in the countryside

Buying Guide · 24 min read · Audio

How to Buy an Akiya in Japan: Step-by-Step for Foreigners

Step-by-step guide to buying abandoned houses in Japan as a foreigner. Legal requirements, real costs, visa rules, and how to avoid the most common mistakes. Updated 2026.

April 15, 2025

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How to Read a Japanese Property Listing Like a Local

The Real Cost of Buying an Akiya: Fees, Taxes, and Surprises Nobody Mentions

How to Buy an Akiya in Japan: Step-by-Step for Foreigners