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

In this installment of the “what can you buy” series, 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 price point in perspective:... More

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5 spacious, affordable apartments to ease you back into Japan, from now to this fall

Here are five spacious and affordable apartments for all of you out there who are planning to move in (or around) Japan in the next few months. We handpicked properties that are at least 35-sqm (377-sqft), do not cost more... More

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Top 5 places where foreigners are looking to buy homes in Japan, outside Tokyo – July 2021

This month on Real Estate Japan, we’re continuing to see an uptrend in inquiries for For Sale properties throughout the country. The majority of buyer interest is focused on Tokyo, but there is also strong buyer interest in regional cities. This... More

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5 Spacious, Affordable Apartments to Ease You Back into Japan, from June to September

Here are five spacious and affordable apartments for people who are planning to move in (or to!) Japan in the next few months. We handpicked properties that are at least 35-sqm (377-sqft), do not cost more than ¥110,000 ($996 USD)... 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, by popular request, we take a look at what you can buy around Japan at the below average price point of ¥16,000,000 ($148,000 USD) or much less. To put this... 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 property in Japan, with a focus on considerations for foreigners who currently own residential real estate in Japan. The seminar will be held live online from 11AM to 12:30PM on Saturday, May 29th (JST).

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Where do foreigners want to buy homes in Tokyo: April 2021 Edition

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

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Where do foreigners want to buy homes in Tokyo? March 2021 Edition

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

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Where do foreigners want to buy homes in Tokyo? February 2021 Edition

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

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Webinar: Is Now a Good Time to Sell Property in Japan?

Our first ever webinar on how to sell property in Japan, with emphasis on considerations for foreigners who currently own residential real estate in Japan. The seminar will be held live online from 11:00AM to 12:00PM on January 23rd (JST).

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Where do foreigners want to buy homes in Tokyo: December 2020 Edition

In this post, we present the Top 5 most popular stations for people searching for properties for sale on realestate.co.jp as we head into the last part of December 2020. The ranking below is based on an analysis of property listings in the... More

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Where do foreigners want to buy homes in Tokyo: November 2020 Edition

In this post, we present the Top 5 most popular stations for people searching for properties for sale on realestate.co.jp in November 2020. The ranking below is based on an analysis of property listings in the Tokyo 23 Wards that people viewed and... More

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What can you buy in Japan for $240,000 or less?

In this installment of the “what can you buy” series, we feature properties around Japan with a list price of about $240,000 (¥25,000,000). To put this price point in perspective, according to Tokyo Kantei, the average listing price for a newly... More

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5 Spacious Apartments for Commuting to Jimbocho

Your commute time is definitely a factor to consider when choosing a suitable neighborhood in Tokyo. Another equally important consideration is how convenient the nearest station is in terms of transportation access. It might be the case where you’d be... More

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Where do foreigners want to buy homes in Tokyo: August 2020 Edition

In this post, we present the Top 5 most popular stations for people searching for properties for sale on realestate.co.jp in August 2020. The ranking below is based on an analysis of property listings in the Tokyo 23 Wards that people viewed and inquired... More

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What can you buy in Japan for $240,000 or less?

In this installment of the “what can you buy” series, by popular request we feature properties around Japan with a list price of $240,000 (¥25,000,000) or much less. To put this price point in perspective, according to Tokyo Kantei, the average... More

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What can you buy in the Japanese countryside for $240,000 or Less?

In this installment of the “what can you buy” series, by popular request we feature homes in the Japanese countryside with a list price of $240,000 (¥25,000,000) or much less. To put this price point in perspective, according to Tokyo Kantei,... More

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What you can buy in Japan for $250,000 or Much Less

In this installment of the what can you buy series, by popular request, we feature homes from around Japan with a listing price of $250,000 (about ¥27 million) or much less. To put this price point in perspective, according to... More

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Where do foreigners want to buy homes in Tokyo? March 2020 Station Ranking

In this post, we share the Top 5 most popular stations for people searching for properties for sale on realestate.co.jp in March 2020. The ranking below is based on an analysis of property listings in the Tokyo 23 Wards that people viewed and... More

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How much can you save by staying at a share house in Japan? — Japanese Apartment 101 Guides

Moving is a daunting task in itself, and moving out to your first apartment in another country adds a lot of new challenges. Another route for apartment seekers looking for a place to live in Japan is to search for... More