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Would you buy a vacation home in Japan for under $10,000? I gave myself a $10,000 budget and searched Minakami, looking for a home with full land ownership, usable outdoor space, and a location worth escaping to. This 3DK checked every box. The catch? The nearest station is almost 5 miles away, so it’s best suited to someone with a car. But if you’re dreaming of gardening, mountain views, hot springs, hiking, and a quiet weekend retreat, this could be one of the best values we’ve found. What budget should we search with next? #BuyHouseInJapan #JapanRealEstate #Minakami #JapanProperty #Akiya

A $7,000 house in Japan sounds incredible… but that’s only part of the story. The purchase price is often just the beginning. Many vacant homes need repairs, renovations, and updates before they’re ready to use. On top of that, you’ll also have closing costs, taxes, insurance, and other ownership expenses. That doesn’t mean these properties aren’t worth buying. Even after renovations, they can still cost far less than homes in many other countries. The biggest mistake buyers make is focusing on the listing price instead of the total cost of ownership. #akiya #buyhouseinjapan #japanrealestate #japanproperty #japanhomes

Would you buy a vacation home near Kanazawa for $37,000? I gave myself a $40,000 budget and found this 12-room home that checked all my boxes: freehold land, public transportation, and close to a destination people actually want to visit. It sits on nearly 4,000 square feet of land, the bathroom was renovated in 2015, and there’s even space for up to three cars with a little cleanup. When most people think of Kanazawa, they don’t expect to find a 12-room home for under $40,000. What city should we search next? #kanazawa #buyhouseinjapan #japanrealestate #japanproperty #akiya

Comment POD for the whole video! Some buyers choose to purchase property in Japan through an LLC, and it can change how ownership is transferred in the future. With a foreign LLC, the property stays under the company’s name, so ownership can often be transferred by changing who owns the company rather than changing the property’s title. If the company is Japanese, the situation can be more complex and depends on the value of the company and its assets. This is one of the reasons it’s worth speaking with legal and tax professionals before deciding how to structure a purchase. #japanrealestate #buyhouseinjapan #japanproperty #akiya #japan

Comment POD for a link to the full video! Japan’s inheritance tax isn’t as simple as the headlines make it sound. You’ll often hear that Japan has a 55% inheritance tax, but that only applies to the highest tax bracket. Japan’s inheritance tax is based on what each individual heir receives, and the top 55% rate only applies once an heir inherits assets worth more than ¥600 million. For most people, the effective tax rate is much lower. It’s a good reminder that when researching Japanese real estate or estate planning, it’s worth looking beyond the headline numbers. #japanrealestate #inheritancetax #japanproperty #buyhouseinjapan #japanlife

Comment BUY and we’ll send you our buyer’s guide. One of the biggest mistakes buyers make is trying to estimate renovation costs from the listing photos. You can’t. The biggest expenses are often the things you can’t see, like the roof, electrical system, plumbing, or hidden structural issues. As a general rule, budget at least 50% of the purchase price for renovations on an older home. The goal isn’t to find a house that needs no work. It’s to understand the total cost before you buy. #akiya #buyhouseinjapan #japanrealestate #japanproperty #japanhomes

Would you buy a home in Tokyo for under $100,000? I gave myself a $100,000 budget and found this 2LDK in Ota City for just under $92,000. It’s less than half a mile from the nearest station and appears to be well maintained despite originally being built in 1957. There is a catch: due to road access restrictions, major reconstruction isn’t possible in the future. But if you’re looking for a move-in ready home with Tokyo access, that’s a tradeoff some buyers may be happy to make. What city should we search next? #tokyorealestate #tokyo #buyhouseinjapan #japanrealestate #japanproperty

You probably think buying a home in Tokyo is impossible. And if you’re talking about Shibuya, Minato, or Shinjuku… you’re probably right. But Tokyo is much bigger than most people realize. Areas like Ota, Tama, parts of Chiba, and nearby Saitama still offer train access to central Tokyo while being significantly more affordable. In many cases, they make better vacation home locations too. More space, quieter neighborhoods, and easy access to the city when you want it. One of the biggest mistakes buyers make is assuming all of Tokyo is expensive. The famous parts are. The rest might surprise you. #tokyorealestate #buyhouseinjapan #japanrealestate #tokyo #japanproperty

Would you buy a digital nomad retreat in Japan for $56,000? I gave myself a $60,000 budget and went looking near Fukuoka, one of Japan’s fastest-growing cities. After digging through listings, I found this 6LDK home for just over $56,000. It’s less than a 10 minute walk from a JR station, comes with an attached garage, and has enough space for a home office, guest rooms, or even a creative studio. For anyone dreaming of a slower pace of life without giving up city access, this might be one of the best values we’ve found. What budget or location should we search next? #fukuoka #digitalnomad #buyhouseinjapan #japanrealestate #japanproperty

When we started, we were obsessed with the ultra-cheap properties. The $6,000 surf house. The $20,000 ski cabin. The listings that made people say, “Wait, that’s real?” But as the business grew, so did our perspective. Today, we’re not just focused on abandoned homes. We’ve expanded to include nearly the entire Japanese real estate market, from affordable countryside properties to homes in major cities. The industry has matured, competition has increased, and so have buyer expectations. What started as a search for cheap houses became a mission to make buying property anywhere in Japan easier. #japanrealestate #buyhouseinjapan #japanproperty #akiya #japanhomes

Comment POD for a link to the full video! The word “Akiya” means very different things depending on who you ask. For many foreigners, it represents opportunity. Affordable homes, vacation properties, and a chance to own real estate in Japan. But for many Japanese people, the word carries a different meaning. It can be associated with population decline, aging communities, and the challenges facing rural Japan. That’s why the term can sometimes create a negative reaction, even if the conversation itself is positive. The same property can be seen as a problem by one person and an opportunity by another. Understanding that difference in perspective is important if you want to understand the Japanese real estate market. #japanrealestate #ruraljapan #japanproperty #buyhouseinjapan #japanhomes

Comment BUY to learn how to choose the right area in Japan. One of the biggest mistakes buyers make is focusing on the house instead of the location. The same budget can buy completely different lifestyles depending on where you’re looking. Some areas are perfect for vacation homes. Others work better for Airbnb. And some are simply easier to own and maintain. That’s why one of the first questions we ask isn’t “What house do you want?” It’s “What kind of lifestyle do you want?” The right house in the wrong area can be a mistake. The right area can make almost any property a great purchase. #buyhouseinjapan #japanrealestate #akiya #japanproperty #japanhomes

Would you buy a ski house in Japan for $24,000? I gave myself a $20,000 budget to find the cheapest ski vacation home in Japan, but it had to pass three tests: • Walking distance to public transportation • Freehold land • Close to a ski resort After searching through listings in Otaru, Hokkaido, I found this one. It’s a 12 minute walk from the station, less than 30 minutes from the slopes by train, and was built after 1981, meaning it meets Japan’s modern earthquake standards. In many places, $24,000 buys a used car. In Hokkaido, it can buy a ski vacation home. What budget should we search with next? #hokkaido #otaru #japow #japanskiing #buyhouseinjapan

Would you buy this house? I searched Osaka looking for a property that passed my three tests: • Walking distance to a train station • Freehold land • Close to a major city This one checked every box. For just over $34,000, you get 3 bedrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, and easy access to central Osaka. In many countries, that wouldn’t cover a down payment. Here, it buys the entire house. What city should we search next? #osaka #buyhouseinjapan #japanrealestate #akiya #japanproperty

Comment BUY to learn more about purchasing property in Japan. These two houses cost the same, but one is worth a lot more. The difference? The land. One is freehold, meaning you own the house and land. The other is leasehold, meaning you own the house but rent the land underneath it. Most buyers focus on the house. Smart buyers check what they’re actually buying. #akiya #buyhouseinjapan #japanrealestate #japanproperty #japanhomes

Comment LINK for the whole video! We helped this family buy their home in Japan for $20,000. Mike and Kelsey talk about their story and experience making the jump and purchasing their home in Nagasaki #japan #movetojapan #liveinjapan #japanesehouse #japanproperty

Comment LINK for the whole video! We helped this family buy their home in Japan for $20,000. Mike and Kelsey talk about their story and experience making the jump and purchasing their home in Nagasaki #japan #movetojapan #liveinjapan #japanesehouse #japanproperty

Comment LINK for the whole video! We helped Mike and Kelsey buy a home for their family in Nagasaki. Our recent YouTube video is a mini-doc on they’re entire experience buying a home in Japan #japan #japanesehouse #japanrealestate #liveinjapan #akiya

Comment LINK for the full video! We visited Mike and Kelsey recently to get an update on the house they bought with us in Aigawa. Their story is truly one-of-a-kind and we’re glad to be a part of it #japanesehouse #japan #japanrealestate #liveinjapan #akiya

Comment LINK for the whole video! We helped this family buy their home in Japan for $20,000. Mike and Kelsey talk about their story and experience making the jump and purchasing their home in Aigawa. #japan #movetojapan #liveinjapan #japanesehouse #japanproperty