When Tom Fay wanted to set down roots in Japan, he left the city and bought a kominka in the countryside. Here’s his story. *All the photos on this page were taken by Tom Fay. Would you mind quickly introducing yourself to our readers? How long have you lived in Japan and what brought you …
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Western news media homed in on the story of Japan’s depopulation crisis and the eerie ghost towns left behind about a decade ago now. More recently, though, the focus has been on the abandoned properties up for grabs. Headlines like Japan Is Giving Away 8 Million Abandoned Houses — Here’s How to Get One and …
$500 houses in Japan: How to buy one and is it worth it? Read More »
Dream of buying a home in Japan? The good news is that, whether you are a resident or not, anyone can purchase real estate in the country. And, with the yen at record lows against most major currencies at the time of writing, housing here is more affordable than ever to those living overseas. But …
Shenike bought her first house for 2.5 million yen and her second house for only 230,000 yen — and those numbers are including taxes and realtor fees! Here she shares her thoughts and experiences about buying and renovating her houses. *All the photos on this page are of the houses Shenike bought and the surroundings. …
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If you are considering purchasing a house in Japan, chances are that Osaka has stolen your heart. Japan’s third largest city and the beating heart of the Kansai region, Osaka solidified its status as a thriving commercial hub as far back as the 16th century. Life here, though, is certainly not all about work and …
Coline bought a house in Japan all from her home at France. I interviewed her about the process and her experience in it. She generously shared with us her journey and her future plans for the property. *All the photos on this page are of the house Coline bought and the surroundings. Would you mind …
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Gilles bought an akiya in Kyushu for under $10,000 and turned it into a lovely cafe / atelier / lodging. Here’s his story! *All the photos on this page are of the house Gilles bought and the surroundings. Would you mind quickly introducing yourself to our readers? How long have you lived in Japan and …
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Marc has lived in Japan for about 15 years and recently bought his dream home on the world famous island of Naoshima. In this interview, Marc shares with us about the real estate market in Naoshima, the challenges of working with renovation contractors, and convincing the owners to sell the house to him! *All the …
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Jamie lives in Tokyo and bought a vacation home in the Izu peninsula for under 2 Million JPY. She graciously gave us some of her time for this interview about using her house for remote work, the lessons she learned during the buying process, and even how much it cost to renovate. *All the photos …
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Buying a house in Japan was my dream for many years, and I finally made it a reality. The whole process involved a ton of research and trial and error. While it was an incredible learning experience for me, there are certain things I wish I’d known from the start. So I thought I’d write …
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