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In our experience, home insurance is one of the less-discussed parts of buying a property in Japan. It usually comes up toward the end of...

If you are looking to rent an apartment in Japan, it is not always as simple as finding a place that is available and sending...

If you are renting an apartment in Japan, you can sign the lease in your own name or in the name of a company. This...

Kengo Kuma is the most recognizable Japanese architect working today. He founded Kengo Kuma & Associates in 1990, and the firm now runs studios in...

In our experience, most landlords in Tokyo only accept applications from tenants who can start the lease within two to three weeks, and well-priced units...

Should you buy or rent in Japan right now? Is Tokyo still a smart place to invest? Are prices going up – or are we...

Most foreigners who arrive in Japan think they need a Japanese friend, family member, or employer to co-sign their lease. But that is no longer...

Does Japanese inheritance tax apply to foreign owners of Tokyo real estate? Here is the 2026 update on condo and rental property valuation rules.

Shirokane is one of Tokyo’s oldest, wealthiest addresses. The neighborhood has housed feudal lord estates, Meiji-era industrialist mansions, and, more recently, a generation of wealthy...