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Market Analysis · 14 min read · Audio

Where Japan Is Building Next: Projects That Could Reshape Property Values

From the $8.9 billion Osaka casino resort to TSMC factories doubling land prices in Kumamoto, Japan has major projects underway that foreign buyers should know about. Theme parks, airport expansions, shinkansen extensions, semiconductor hubs, and foreigner-friendly municipal programs — mapped against where to buy.

May 2, 2026

Market Analysis · 6 min read · Audio

Same Crisis, Different Decade: How Japan Spent the Last 50 Years Preparing for Today's Oil Shock

What does daily life actually look like in Japan when oil prices spike back home? Lower mortgage rates, no car, better housing, and a country that spent 50 years preparing for exactly this.

April 25, 2026

Market Analysis · 11 min read · Audio

Japan Property Market Report 2026: What International Buyers Need to Know

Japan property market 2026: 9 million vacant homes, 251,000+ listings, new foreign buyer rules, yen advantage, and regional snapshots for international buyers.

April 24, 2026

Market Analysis · 5 min read · Audio

Foreign Interest in Japan Property Surges in 2026

Japan property searches from the UK rose 57%, Canada 62%, and the USA 38% in 2026. Discover what international buyers are searching for and why demand is rising.

March 30, 2026

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

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

Market Analysis · 9 min read · Audio

Every English Akiya Website Compared (2026)

Every English-language akiya website reviewed side-by-side in 2026. Compare database size, pricing, features, and which platform is right for your 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