Japan Has 8 Million Empty Houses
Japan's akiya (vacant house) program lets foreigners buy rural properties from ¥500,000 (~$3,000). We explain exactly how — no Japanese language or agent required.
Foreigners face zero legal restrictions on buying property in Japan — no visa required, no residency required. Japan is one of the most foreigner-friendly property markets in the world. The challenge is navigation, not law. That's what we're here for.
🏚️ Akiya (Vacant Houses)
Yes — but with conditions. Akiya prices range from free (gifted by municipalities desperate to avoid demolition costs) to ¥3–5M for move-in-ready rural homes. The cheapest require renovation. We break down every cost so there are no surprises.
Read the Akiya Guide🏙️ City Apartments
A 1LDK apartment in central Tokyo costs ¥25–40M ($170–270K). That's comparable to London or Sydney — but with world-class public transport, near-zero crime and excellent build quality. We cover financing, agents, and the exact documents you need as a foreigner.
Read the Tokyo Buying Guide📚 All Property Guides
Finding listings, making offers, legal process, renovation costs — the full picture.
Contracts, stamps, taxes, registration — the legal checklist that protects your investment.
Which banks lend to non-residents, what rates to expect, and the documents you'll need.
The Full Property Playbook
Akiya, city apartments, renovation, rental income — everything in one place.