Information about buying real estate in Japan, including my experience as a residential landlord in Tokyo.
Material in this section includes videos and transcripts of presentations about property in Japan.
Also see the Landed books, writing and media for more on Japan property.
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Understanding rural Japan
Don’t buy a home in rural Japan without reading these two blogs, which offer useful insights about economics, demographics and more
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Foreclosed homes in Japan
Foreclosed homes in Japan can offer excellent value, if you have time and patience to research the market.
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A foreigner buys real estate in Japan
A presentation to JARECO, a Tokyo-based organization researching international property, about how foreigners see real estate in Japan
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Buying property in Japan
A presentation and case study about buying an apartment in Tokyo. From the 2013 Smart Property Expo in Hong Kong
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Japanese addresses explained
Japanese addresses can be confusing even for locals. Here’s an explanation from my book Landed Japan.