Would you buy a house that’s literally leaning to one side?

I did, and it was one of the riskiest decisions I’ve made.

This Akiya had a serious tilt, but I saw potential.

In this video, I bring in ...

He searched near Tokyo… but what he found in Fukuoka blew him away.

Jeff had his eyes set on buying a house near Tokyo.

But during his search, he stumbled upon a stunning property in Fukuoka that co...

House Hunting in Japan? This One Checks All the Boxes.

After months of searching, Tai and Justin finally closed on a home, and it was worth every moment of the wait.

Located right by Omiya Station, ...

He came to Edogawa looking for one house… and found 'the one'.

Alan went house hunting in Edogawa and explored a few unique properties, each with its own charm and style.

After weighing his options,...

Buying a home in one of Tokyo’s most peaceful neighborhoods? They made it happen.

Chris and Alicia found their dream home in Nakano, one of their favorite places in Tokyo.

They loved the quiet charm...

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 ...