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Comment POD for a link to the full video! Our house in Tama, Tokyo is right beside a US military facility. Our neighbour wanted to make sure there was a safe crossing for the local Tanuki using the hole in the fence

Comment POD for a link to the full video! We have two things in life that we’re super enthusiastic about… Japan and coffee Our Tama, Tokyo property has been a staple in making our business and lifestyle come true. Check it out in this video! #lifeinjapan #japanrealestate #japan #japanproperty #japanesehouse

Mokomoko Buyers Club was built to take you from “I found a house” to “I own a home in Japan.” Finding Japanese property listings is only the beginning. Is the property actually a good deal? Can you buy it as a foreigner? Who can you trust during the process? What happens after your offer is accepted? After helping hundreds of people purchase property across Japan, we realized buyers needed more than English listings, maps and search filters. They needed guidance through the actual buying process. You find the house. We’ll help you buy it. #JapanRealEstate #JapanProperty #BuyingInJapan #JapanHomes #Mokomoko

Comment “BUY” and we’ll send you the information on how to get started. There are more than 9 million vacant homes across Japan, but finding the cheapest house shouldn’t be your first step. Start with the location. Whether you want to be near the beach, close to ski hills, or within reach of your favorite Japanese city, narrowing down your search area makes finding the right property much easier. From there, our bilingual real estate agents can help you search for properties, arrange remote video viewings and guide you through the purchase process from start to finish. You don’t have to be in Japan to begin searching for your home here. #JapanRealEstate #JapanProperty #Akiya #BuyingInJapan #Mokomoko

Comment “BUY” and we’ll send you everything you need to know to get started. You don’t need to live in Japan to buy a home here, and you don’t need to constantly fly back and forth throughout the process. The first step is deciding what you’re actually looking for. Maybe it’s a home by the sea, a vacation property in the mountains, or simply a place that gives you a permanent base to keep exploring Japan. Together with our licensed bilingual real estate agents, we can guide you through the entire purchase process. Property searches, video viewings, questions about the home, negotiations and the purchase itself can all be handled remotely. At the end of the process, you have the keys to your own place in Japan. Kommentiere „BUY“ und wir schicken dir alle Infos, die du für die ersten Schritte brauchst. Du musst nicht in Japan leben, um hier ein Haus zu kaufen, und du musst auch nicht ständig nach Japan fliegen, um den Kaufprozess abzuwickeln. Der erste Schritt ist herauszufinden, was und wo du eigentlich suchst. Vielleicht ein Haus am Meer, ein Ferienhaus in den Bergen oder einfach einen eigenen Ort, von dem aus du Japan immer wieder neu entdecken kannst. Gemeinsam mit unseren lizenzierten, zweisprachigen Immobilienmaklern begleiten wir dich durch den gesamten Kaufprozess. Immobiliensuche, Besichtigungen per Video, Fragen zur Immobilie, Verhandlungen und der eigentliche Kauf können auch aus der Ferne stattfinden. Und am Ende hältst du die Schlüssel zu deinem eigenen Ort in Japan in der Hand. #ImmobilienJapan #HausInJapan #JapanImmobilien #LebenInJapan #Mokomoko

AkiyaMart is becoming Mokomoko. Three years ago, we bought our first home in Japan for $40,000. Since then, we’ve purchased six homes across the country and helped hundreds of people begin their own journey into Japanese real estate. AkiyaMart started with Japan’s cheap, old, and often forgotten akiya. But over time, we became something much bigger. Today, our platform showcases more than 90% of Japan’s real estate market. Eventually, the name AkiyaMart stopped representing who we had become. So we’re becoming Mokomoko. A new name and a new chapter, but the same mission: making it easier for people around the world to find and buy their own home in Japan. You find the house. We’ll help you buy it. #Mokomoko #JapanRealEstate #BuyHouseInJapan #JapanProperty #JapanHomes

Comment SEND for a link to the listing! Would you buy this renovated home in Japan for under $20,000? For this search, I headed to Takamatsu, one of Shikoku’s largest cities, to see what a $20,000 budget could actually get you. I found this 3LDK home listed for just under $20,000, but the price isn’t even the most surprising part. The kitchen, bathroom, flooring, and exterior were all updated in 2025, meaning you’re looking at a significantly renovated home for less than the price of many new cars. Of course, price and renovations are only part of what you should consider when buying property in Japan, but this one definitely caught our attention. Would you buy it? What city should I search next? #JapanRealEstate #JapanProperty #Takamatsu #BuyHouseInJapan #JapanHomes

Comment LINK and we’ll send you the full video. One of the biggest adjustments to owning property in Japan can be something as simple as paying your utility bills. While automatic payments are available in many situations, convenience stores still play a surprisingly important role. Utility bills can often be paid by taking the payment slip directly to a konbini like 7-Eleven. For someone used to everything being automated, it can feel like stepping back in time. But in Japan, convenience stores are practically infrastructure. And if you don’t want to manage these little details yourself, that’s part of what we’re trying to streamline for property owners. #JapanRealEstate #JapanProperty #BuyingInJapan #LifeInJapan #JapanHomes

Buying a home in Japan can be about more than real estate. After years working in tech at Microsoft, Google, and LinkedIn, he wanted something more permanent than another two week trip to Japan. That idea became Mokomoko, helping people who love Japan turn “maybe someday” into something real. You find the home. We help you buy it. #japanrealestate #buyinginjapan #japanproperty #japanhomes #livinginjapan

Would you buy an island home in Japan for $36,000? I gave myself a $40,000 budget and searched Sado Island for the best island property I could find. This one gives you nearly 6,000 square feet of land, a traditional 10-room Japanese home with more than 2,600 square feet of living space, plus a two-car garage and additional roadside land. In many island destinations, this much space would be completely out of reach. In Japan, it costs less than many new cars. Would you buy it? What location should we search next? #BuyHouseInJapan #JapanRealEstate #SadoIsland #JapanProperty #JapanHomes

What would you do with a 90-year-old house by the sea in Japan? Last week we showed you this property for €27,000: 7 rooms, over 700 m² of land, and ocean views. But the most interesting part isn’t the price. It’s the potential. A vacation home for remote work? An artist residency? A small guesthouse? Or simply your own retreat in Japan? With the right renovation, this could become something truly unique. Of course, you’d want to check the condition, renovation costs, and local regulations first. What would you turn it into? Was würdest du aus einem 90 Jahre alten Haus am Meer in Japan machen? Letzte Woche haben wir euch dieses Haus für 27.000 € gezeigt: 7 Zimmer, über 700 m² Grundstück und Meerblick. Aber das Spannendste ist nicht der Preis, sondern das Potenzial. Ein Ferienhaus zum Remote-Arbeiten? Eine Artist Residency? Ein kleines Guesthouse? Oder einfach dein eigener Rückzugsort in Japan? Mit der richtigen Renovierung könnte hier etwas ganz Besonderes entstehen. Natürlich sollten vorher Bausubstanz, Renovierungskosten und lokale Vorschriften geprüft werden. Was würdest du daraus machen? #BuyHouseInJapan #JapanRealEstate #JapanProperty #JapanHomes #LifeInJapan

Comment BUY and we’ll show you how the entire buying process works. Yes, foreigners can buy property in Japan. You can own the home, own the land, and use it as a vacation home or rental. The part most people don’t discover until later is what comes after the purchase. If you don’t live in Japan, you’ll typically need a tax representative to receive tax notices and handle certain property-related obligations on your behalf. That’s why buying the house is only part of the process. Understanding ownership, taxes, and post-purchase responsibilities is what makes owning property in Japan much easier. #BuyHouseInJapan #JapanRealEstate #JapanProperty #Akiya #MoveToJapan

Would you buy a coastal home in Ito for $86,000? I gave myself a $90,000 budget and searched for the best seaside lifestyle property near Tokyo. This 7DK home immediately stood out. There is a catch: it was built in 1971, so depending on your plans, you may want to budget for some updates. But here’s what makes it special: ocean views, views of Mount Omuro, and even natural hot spring water that can be drawn directly onto the property. For anyone dreaming of a vacation home near the coast, this might be one of the most unique properties we’ve found. What budget should we search with next? #BuyHouseInJapan #JapanRealEstate #Ito #JapanProperty #Akiya

Comment LINK for the full conversation with Narumi. For Narumi, learning Japanese wasn’t just about the language. It was about reconnecting with his Japanese roots. After finishing an apprenticeship in Switzerland, he took a gap year, moved to Osaka, and attended language school in Kobe. That first experience living in Japan sparked a journey that eventually led him back for good. Sometimes the best way to understand your heritage is to experience it firsthand. #MoveToJapan #LearnJapanese #JapanLife #JapaneseLanguage #JapanRealEstate

Comment LINK for the full video with Narumi. One of the fastest ways to improve your Japanese isn’t another textbook. It’s putting yourself in situations where you have to use it. In this conversation with Narumi, we talk about how real progress often comes from immersion. Many people make more progress in a few months working at a Japanese company than they do after years of studying because they’re using the language every single day. Language school builds the foundation, but immersion is what builds confidence. If your goal is to become conversational, don’t just study Japanese. Find ways to live it. #MoveToJapan #LearnJapanese #JapanLife #JapaneseLanguage #Immersion

Comment BUY and we’ll help you avoid costly mistakes when buying property in Japan. One of the fastest ways to lose a property in Japan is making an unrealistic offer. Many foreign buyers assume they can negotiate tens of thousands off the asking price, but that’s usually not how the Japanese real estate market works. Negotiation is possible, but in many cases sellers list their home close to the price they actually hope to receive. As a general guideline, around 10% is often a reasonable range, although every property and seller is different. A local agent can help you understand what’s realistic before you submit an offer. The goal isn’t to win the negotiation. It’s to secure the property you actually want. #BuyHouseInJapan #JapanRealEstate #JapanProperty #Akiya #AkiyaJapan

Comment LIST and we’ll send you our listings. What if Japan wasn’t just your next vacation, but your second home? With over 9 million vacant homes, buying a house in Japan is often more affordable than people expect. Foreigners can legally buy both a home and, in many cases, the land it sits on. Whether you’re looking for a ski getaway, a beach escape, or a place to work remotely, your own home in Japan may be closer than you think. Kommentiere LIST und wir schicken dir unsere aktuellen Immobilien. Was wäre, wenn Japan nicht nur dein nächstes Reiseziel wäre, sondern dein zweites Zuhause? Mit über 9 Millionen leerstehenden Häusern ist ein Haus in Japan oft erschwinglicher, als viele denken. Auch als Ausländer kannst du in Japan legal ein Haus und in vielen Fällen auch das Grundstück kaufen. Ob Skihütte, Ferienhaus am Meer oder ein Ort zum Remote-Arbeiten – dein eigenes Zuhause in Japan ist vielleicht näher, als du denkst. #BuyHouseInJapan #JapanRealEstate #JapanProperty #Akiya #JapanHomes

Comment BUY if you’d like to learn how to avoid the most common mistakes when buying property in Japan. If homes in Japan are really this cheap, why isn’t everyone buying them? The truth is, some of them aren’t good deals. Some need major renovations. Others are too far from the places people actually want to live, vacation, or visit. But that doesn’t mean every affordable home is a bad investment. There are thousands of properties across Japan that are livable, accessible, and sit on freehold land. The challenge isn’t finding the cheapest house. It’s knowing how to separate a great opportunity from an expensive mistake. #BuyHouseInJapan #JapanRealEstate #JapanProperty #Akiya #AkiyaJapan

Comment LINK for the full video! We were able to help Melanie and Cristian get an old tea ceremony school in Okayama, Japan. Which they’ve now turned into @thesadouinn #japan #akiya #japanrealestate #japanesehouse #japanproperty

Comment BUY and we’ll help you find a property suitable for short-term rentals in Japan. You’ve probably seen cheap homes in Japan and thought they’d make the perfect Airbnb. Sometimes they do. But the conversation shouldn’t start with the house. Guests aren’t booking a kitchen. They’re booking a location and an experience. Is it close to a ski resort, the beach, or a popular tourist destination? Can guests reach it easily by train? Are restaurants, convenience stores, and attractions nearby? The right location can make all the difference, and it’s something you can’t change after you buy. From finding the right property to viewings, negotiations, and closing, we help buyers through the entire purchasing process. #BuyHouseInJapan #JapanRealEstate #AirbnbJapan #JapanProperty #Akiya