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Japan’s low interest rates have long drawn the attention of overseas property buyers. Now the Bank of Japan’s policy rate has risen to around 1.25%,...

Tokyo’s suburbs offer plenty to explore beyond the city’s best-known neighborhoods. You’ll find busy shopping streets, local restaurants, and large parks, along with quieter residential...

If you are buying a rental property in Japan as an investment, you’ll need to account for taxes alongside management fees, maintenance, financing costs, and...

For many years, one advantage of financing a property purchase in Japan was access to mortgage rates that were exceptionally low by international standards. Variable-rate...

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...