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Buying A House in Japan as a Foreigner: Mortgages, Costs & Legal Tips
Properties & Akiyas February 27th, 2026

Buying A House in Japan as a Foreigner: Mortgages, Costs & Legal Tips

Know these 6 key tips and your how-to guide to buying a house in Japan.
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Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
Japan Tax Representative Form + How to Appoint a Tax Agent
Business in Japan, Properties & Akiyas December 25th, 2025

Japan Tax Representative Form + How to Appoint a Tax Agent

Learn who can be your tax representative in Japan, where to find the Japan tax representative form, and your FAQs about this role.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
How To Buy Land In Japan: What To Know To Build Your Home
Properties & Akiyas December 4th, 2025

How To Buy Land In Japan: What To Know To Build Your Home

Simplify how to buy land in Japan with his easy-to-understand guide.
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Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
Top 7 English-Speaking Real Estate Lawyers in Japan
Properties & Akiyas December 4th, 2025

Top 7 English-Speaking Real Estate Lawyers in Japan

Need help with all your real estate issues? These 7 English-speaking real estate lawyers have your back.
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Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
How to Get Property Insurance in Japan for Foreigners
Properties & Akiyas November 21st, 2025

How to Get Property Insurance in Japan for Foreigners

Discover how non-resident foreign property owners can navigate Japan's property insurance system. Learn about fire and earthquake insurance, cost-saving tips, and more!
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Aguri Osada
Aguri Osada ライター
Japan Airbnb Law and How To Start Airbnb in Japan
Properties & Akiyas, Business in Japan November 21st, 2025

Japan Airbnb Law and How To Start Airbnb in Japan

Understand the ins and outs of Japan Airbnb Law.
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Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
A Deep Dive into Japan's Abandoned Houses
Properties & Akiyas, Life in Japan November 20th, 2025

A Deep Dive into Japan's Abandoned Houses

Discover what you need to know about Japan's abandoned houses and how to resolve it.
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Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
Can I Live In Japan If I Buy A House There? Residency Rules
Properties & Akiyas November 14th, 2025

Can I Live In Japan If I Buy A House There? Residency Rules

Can I live in Japan if I buy a house there? Learn about Japan’s visa requirements, residency rules, and tax obligations when buying a house.
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Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
Buying Real Estate in Japan: What to Know & Do
Business in Japan, Properties & Akiyas November 13th, 2025

Buying Real Estate in Japan: What to Know & Do

Can a non-Japanese purchase real estate in Japan? And more of your frequently asked questions.
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Tom Imura
Tom Imura Contributing Writer
Property Management Companies In Japan: A Quick Guide
Properties & Akiyas, Business in Japan November 13th, 2025

Property Management Companies In Japan: A Quick Guide

Find out which property management companies you should be using.
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Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
English-Speaking Real Estate Companies in Japan for Renting and Buying a Property

English-Speaking Real Estate Companies in Japan for Renting and Buying a Property

Looking to rent or buy property in Japan? Explore the top English-speaking real estate companies that assist foreigners in navigating Japan’s housing market. Read more!
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Aguri Osada
Aguri Osada ライター
Minshuku in Japan: A Comprehensive Guide for Property Owners
Properties & Akiyas March 17th, 2025

Minshuku in Japan: A Comprehensive Guide for Property Owners

Starting a Minshuku in Japan? Learn the legal, licensing, and operational essentials!
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Aguri Osada
Aguri Osada ライター
From YouTube Inspiration to Owning a Home in Japan: Javier Batista Santiago’s Journey
Properties & Akiyas November 25th, 2024

From YouTube Inspiration to Owning a Home in Japan: Javier Batista Santiago’s Journey

Discover how one flight attendant fulfilled his desire to own a home in Japan by purchasing an akiya!
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MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates
Take Kurosawa & Joey Stockermans on Founding Akiyamart and the Journey Ahead
Properties & Akiyas June 13th, 2024

Take Kurosawa & Joey Stockermans on Founding Akiyamart and the Journey Ahead

We catch up with Take Kurosawa and Joey Stockermans, the founders of Akiyamart!
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MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates
Matt Ketchum on How to Evaluate Akiya Purchases, Akiya Market Trends, and Much More
Properties & Akiyas June 12th, 2024

Matt Ketchum on How to Evaluate Akiya Purchases, Akiya Market Trends, and Much More

Matthew Ketchum joins us for a chat about essential points to consider before investing in a property, looking at akiya as a lifestyle investment, and much more.
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MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates
Best Place to Live in Japan Survey Results for 2023
Life in Japan, Properties & Akiyas October 17th, 2023

Best Place to Live in Japan Survey Results for 2023

A survey by Eheya.net, a popular real estate listing site, has ranked the most comfortable and desirable cities to live in Japan based on responses gathered from 806,722 residents.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
Apartment Hunting in Tokyo, Insider Tips, and More!

Apartment Hunting in Tokyo, Insider Tips, and More!

Enjoy this candid conversation with Golden of Apts.jp, a real estate agency that focuses on simplifying the apartment-renting process for expats in the Tokyo area.
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MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates