Buying & Investing in Japan
You can buy Tokyo real estate
even while living overseas.
In Japan, foreign nationals can own real estate on the same terms as Japanese citizens. Centered on Tokyo and Osaka, we propose everything from homes to investment units and whole buildings to suit your budget and goals.
With online viewings and document translation, we support you from your first search through contract, settlement, leasing and resale.
Homes
We suggest areas and properties that fit your family's commute, schools and lifestyle.
Investment Properties
From single units to whole buildings, with cash-flow projections covering rent, fees and taxes so yields and risks are clear.
Management & Resale
Tenant search, rent collection and building management, through to future sale or upgrade.
Set goals and budget
Living, investing or housing for a child studying in Japan — your goal shapes the right area and property.
Ask us to search
We introduce matching properties from our own listings and partners, sometimes before they reach the open market.
View on site or online
If you can't travel, we show the property and neighborhood by video or video call.
Submit a purchase application
Once you find the one, you submit an application and negotiate price and terms.
Cash or loan
Before the contract, tell the seller whether you'll pay in cash or use a loan. For a loan, sellers usually ask for the bank's pre-approval.
Sign the contract
A licensed real estate specialist explains the key terms, then you sign and pay the deposit.
Settlement and handover
You pay the balance, ownership is registered the same day, and you receive the keys.
Taxes and management handover
We handle acquisition-tax procedures and notify the owners' association. If you're leasing, we start finding tenants.
Condominium
Elevators, good soundproofing and fire resistance. Owners' association with management and repair-reserve fees.
Tower Condo
Views and hotel-style amenities such as gyms and lounges. Popular for asset value.
Apartment Building
Lower construction cost; often bought as a whole-building investment.
Detached House
No owners' association and more freedom to renovate — great for families.
Luxury Home / Villa
Spacious and well equipped, ideal for comfortable living or a second home.
Whole Building
Income from multiple units, with larger management and repair costs. We explain the numbers clearly.
Tokyo's core is its 23 wards, centered inside the Yamanote Line loop. Choose an area by livability, asset value or rental demand.
One of Tokyo's busiest districts, around one of the world's busiest stations.
Tokyo's fashion and trend hub, with shops and offices.
International area with embassies and global firms; many luxury homes.
Tokyo's premier shopping district, with tower condos on the bay.
A major terminal popular with students, with steady rental demand.
Parks, museums and old-Tokyo charm, with strong tourist demand.
A bullet-train hub with ongoing bayside development.
Home to top universities and schools; calm and family-friendly.
We also cover other cities
Can foreigners buy property in Japan?
Yes. Foreign nationals can buy and own real estate in Japan regardless of nationality or residence status — even while living overseas.
Can I buy without coming to Japan?
Often, yes — by combining online viewings, mailed documents and electronic contracts. Requirements vary by property and lender, so we guide you case by case.
Can I get a mortgage?
If you live in Japan and meet requirements such as residence status, employer and income, you may be able to use a Japanese bank loan. We help from pre-approval onward.
What costs are there besides the price?
Brokerage fee, registration costs, stamp duty, real estate acquisition tax, prorated property tax and, with a loan, bank fees. We itemize every cost before you sign.
Can I rent out the property I buy?
Yes. We can manage it for you, from finding tenants and collecting rent to move-outs.
Free consultations on property management, renovation, buying, investing, renting, studying in Japan and visas. Our team speaks Chinese, Japanese, English, Vietnamese, Indonesian and Nepali.