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How to Buy a House in Japan as a Foreigner: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Foreigners can buy a house in Japan with no visa and no residency. Here is the full process, the real costs, and the mistakes to avoid, step by step.
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Hi, I'm Elio. After living in Japan for three years and working in both marketing and real estate, I created Japan Cheap Houses to help people like you find and invest in their dream home in Japan.
I personally own three properties and have helped countless people navigate Japan's unique real estate market—from inspections to renovations to property management. Japan's market has incredible opportunities, but there are nuances and things you need to know to succeed. That's where we come in.
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Akiya: Japan's Empty Houses Explained — Prices, Risks & How to Buy One
Japan has about 9 million empty houses. What akiya really are, why some cost less than a car, what can go wrong, and how foreigners buy them safely.
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Curated properties across Japan.
¥2,000,000
Scenic 6DK Two-Story Home in Minato, Hachinohe with Sea & Mountain Views
Minatomachi Osawa, Hachinohe City, Aomori, Japan
¥2,390,000
6DK Two-Story Wooden Home in Kawabe Sannai, Akita City — 290 sqm Land with Garden & Parking for 6
Kawabe Sannai, Akita City, Akita, Japan
¥2,900,000
7DK Two-Story Wooden Home Near Supermarket in Shin'ya, Akita City — 234 sqm Land
Shin'ya Senbamachi, Akita City, Akita, Japan
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