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Classic mansion for sale in Kamakura, Japan

[SPONSORED CONTENT] Imagine waking up to a gorgeous view from a spacious hilltop home in one of Japan’s most historic cities.  Dream homes come in many shapes and sizes but it’s not easy to find a pre-existing home for sale... More

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Relocating to Tokyo: Video Guide by Plaza Homes

[SPONSORED CONTENT] In this video presentation, Plaza Homes, one of Tokyo’s leading bilingual real estate brokerages, presents essential information for helping you and your family relocate to Tokyo. Guide to relocating to Tokyo If you are relocating to Tokyo for... More

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What can you buy for $150,000 or less in Japan’s medium and small cities?

In this installment of the “what can you buy” series, by popular request, we take a look at what you can buy in Japan’s smaller cities and towns for $150,000 (¥20,000,000) or less. The weakening yen has strengthened the purchasing... More

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Where foreigners want to buy homes outside Tokyo — April 2022

This month on Real Estate Japan we saw a big jump in inquiries for For Sale properties in both the Tokyo metropolitan area and outside the capital, especially in Osaka. In this post, we share the three most popular places outside Tokyo,... More

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Where foreigners want to buy homes outside Tokyo – March 2022

This month on Real Estate Japan we’ve seen a big jump in inquiries for For Sale properties in both the Tokyo metropolitan area and outside the capital. In this post, we share the three most popular places outside Tokyo, ranked in terms... More

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Average sales price of a new apartment in Japan hits all-time high – 2021 Japan Year in Review

The average sales price of a newly constructed apartment in Japan reached a record high of ¥51,150,000 ($443,000 USD) in 2021 (up 2.9% compared to 2020) and the fifth consecutive year of year-on-year record increases. The average price per square... More

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Where foreigners want to buy homes outside Tokyo – February 2022

February has been a very strong month on Real Estate Japan for For Sale inquiries, with a lot of buyer interest in the northern and eastern wards of Tokyo, but as always, there has been a significant number of inquiries... More

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How to Sell or Rent Out Your Home in Japan – Whether You’re Living in Japan or Overseas

The next installment in our popular series of webinars on how to sell or rent out your property in Japan, with a focus on considerations for foreigners who currently own residential property in Japan. The webinar will be held live online from 11AM to 12:30PM on Saturday, March 12th (Japan Standard Time).

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Where foreigners want to buy homes outside Tokyo – January 2022

On Real Estate Japan we are having a good start to 2022, with most interest in For Sale properties concentrated in Tokyo 23 Wards, but also a significant number of inquiries outside the capital. In this post, we share the... More

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2021 was a record breaking year for sales of pre-owned apartments and single-family homes in greater Tokyo

In 2021, there were more sales by of pre-owned apartment units and freestanding homes in the greater Tokyo area than ever recorded. The number of sales contracts for pre-owned apartments in the Tokyo metropolitan area increased 11.1% year-on-year to 39,812,... More

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Top Ten Places Outside Tokyo, for Foreign Homebuyers in Japan – 2021 Ranking

Thank you to everyone who visited us this year on Real Estate Japan! This was a very interesting year as we all continued to persevere through the ups-and-downs of the pandemic and other world and domestic events. Focusing in on... More

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How to Sell Your Home in Japan – Whether You’re Living in Japan or Overseas

The next installment in our popular series of webinars on how to sell your home in Japan, with a focus on considerations for foreigners who currently own residential real estate in Japan. The seminar will be held live online on Saturday, January 15th from 11AM to 12:30PM (Japan Standard Time).

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Where foreigners are looking to buy homes outside Tokyo – November 2021 Edition

This month on Real Estate Japan, we’re continuing to see strong buyer interest in For Sale properties throughout the country, with inquiries showing a year-on-year increase. The majority of searches and inquires are focused on Tokyo, but there are also many... More

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Where foreigners are looking to buy homes outside Tokyo – October 2021 Edition

This month on Real Estate Japan, we’re continuing to see strong buyer interest in For Sale properties throughout the country. The majority of searches and inquires are focused on Tokyo, but there are also many buyers searching in regional cities, especially... More

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Leasehold Rights in Japan: Advantages and Disadvantages

In Japan, in general, there are two types of land rights associated with residential properties: freehold and leasehold. Freehold land title refers to a property in which the owner owns the land in perpetuity. There is no time limit on... More

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5 vacation homes in Japan priced at $150,000 or less

In this installment of the “what can you buy” series, by popular request, we take a look at properties around Japan that would be suitable for a vacation home or “work-from-home” property! The target price point is ¥16,000,000 (¥16,000,000 ($147,000... More

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What can you buy in Japan for $150,000 or less?

In this installment of the “what can you buy” series, again by popular request, we take a look at what you can buy around Japan at the below average price point of ¥16,000,000 ($147,000 USD) or much less. To put this... More

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Top 3 Places Where Foreigners Are Looking to Buy Homes in Japan, Outside Tokyo – August 2021

This month on Real Estate Japan, we’re continuing to see strong buyer interest in For Sale properties throughout the country. The majority of searches and inquires are focused on Tokyo, but there are also many buyers searching in regional cities, especially... More

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Sales of Pre-Owned Homes in Greater Tokyo Hit Record High

In July, there were 1,248 single-family homes sold in greater Tokyo, a year-on-year increase of 6.6%, and the highest single-month sales number ever recorded by the Real Estate Information Network System (REINS) for eastern Japan. July was also the 13th... More

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Where Foreigners Want to Buy Homes in Tokyo – August 2021

In this post, we cover the Top 3 most popular stations in Tokyo for people searching for properties for sale on realestate.co.jp this month. The ranking below is based on an analysis of property listings in the Tokyo 23 Wards that people viewed... More