Ever wondered how foreigners really invest in Japanese real estate?
I sat down with some of the top English-speaking experts of Japanese real estate to talk about what it takes to successfully buy an...
What can a Japanese abandoned house turn into?
After months of planning and renovation, my Akiya in Hiyoshi, Yokohama is finally complete and it looks better than I expected.
The new colors really b...
Ever wondered what it's like to speak at a real estate summit in Japan?
Brett and I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Japan Real Estate Summit 2025 at the Tokyo International Forum and we ...
Turning an abandoned Japanese house into an opportunity. Would you invest in an Akiya?
Joseph just bought his very first Akiya with plans to renovate and breathe new life into it.
He’s exploring Jap...
What can two months do to an abandoned home in Japan?
Back in November, this Akiya was nothing more than a run-down, empty house.
But with a clear plan and steady work, the renovation was complet...
Why would a house in Japan be "free?"
I picked up a “free” Akiya in Fujisawa, Kanagawa, but as you might guess, there’s more to the story.
What’s the real reason behind the zero price tag?
In this ...
Can you really buy a home in Kyoto without breaking the bank?
A couple from the U.S. toured three different Akiya properties in Kyoto, each with its own charm and potential.
From traditional touches...
Restoring an akiya, one step closer to their dream.
After searching through multiple akiya houses in Tokyo, Jenny and Scott finally found the perfect one to call their own.
They wasted no time and g...
How fast can you turn an Akiya into a home in Japan?
Kenesu, from the U.S., managed to buy an Akiya near Tokyo in just 2 months.
After a quick but well-planned renovation, it's finally ready to live...
Uy and Angelica had always dreamed of owning a property in Japan.
After a year of research and planning, they finally made it happen.
They found a place that felt just right not brand new, but full of...
What does it take to buy a rental property in Japan as a non-resident of Japan?
Fajar, a Bangkok resident from Indonesia, bought not just one but two properties near Tokyo.
How did he do it? No resi...
