Tokyo 2020
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Village to be Reborn as High-Rise Apartments, Will Go on Sale in Spring of 2019
The buildings that will be used to host the Tokyo 2020 Olympic athletes village will be renovated after the Olympic and Paralympic games and sold as condominiums to the general public, with sales to start in May 2019. This is... More
Managing an investment property in Japan
Before you rent out your investment property in Japan, these are the necessary steps
By David Imme, Tokyu Housing Lease In this article we take a look at the necessary preparations before you can rent out your investment property. Most of these steps require a knowledge of the Japanese language, and in general, trying to manage... More
Buying Property in Japan as a Foreigner
Can you afford to buy a home in Japan? And should you versus renting?
Home affordability has decreased for the average income earner in Japan for the last several years. This is based on data recently released by Tokyo Kantei’s annual home affordability survey. If you are thinking about buying a home in Japan,... More
What can you buy in the Greater Tokyo Region for $225,000 or Less?
In this installment of the “what can you buy” series, we feature properties currently available in the greater Tokyo region for $250,000 or much less. In 2017, the average listing price for a 70-sqm re-sale condominium in the Tokyo 23... More
AirBnb-Style Private Home Rental in Japan
What are the most popular Airbnb-Style private home rental destinations in Japan?
The Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) recently released the first set of stats on private home rental accommodations, known as minapku (民泊), since their nationwide legalization on June 15th, providing a first look at the most popular destinations, which nationalities are most represented... More
What can you buy in Kyoto for $200,000 or Less?
In this installment of the “what can you buy” series, we visit one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country and also one of the most popular places for people looking for property on Real Estate Japan: Kyoto.... More
Loans to Buy Property in Japan from Overseas: Through Shinsei Investment & Finance
One of the questions we most frequently receive at Real Estate Japan is whether it is possible to get a property loan from a Japanese bank as a non-resident foreigner. We’ve consistently answered this question by saying that it is... More