A condo unit and an apato building are not the same investment in Japan. How repairs, land value, flexibility, financing and resale change with asset type.

Why overseas investors in Japan need representation on their own side of the table — the access problem, the language problem, and the incentive problem.

In Japan the agent showing you a property is usually paid by the seller. Here is how a buyers agent differs — and why it matters for foreign investors.

Japanese property is freehold for foreign buyers — but leasehold land does exist. Here is how to tell the difference and why it changes the value.

Japan has no golden visa — buying property grants no residency. Here is the honest answer, and what actually does create a route to living in Japan.

No — you can own Japanese property without living there, without a visa, and without visiting. Here is what non-resident ownership actually requires.

British buyers can own Japanese property outright — no residency, no approval, no leasehold trap. Here is what UK investors should know before buying.

Australians can buy Japanese investment property outright, with no FIRB-style approval and no residency needed. Here is how it compares to buying at home.