Yes even if you’re not Japanese.Yes even if you don’t live in Japan.Foreigners can legally buy houses, akiya, and land in Japan with full ownership rights — even on a tourist visa.
It’s still a little-known opportunity for many people overseas.Japan is one of the most underrated places in the world to own a vacation home. Houses can be surprisingly affordable, property taxes are relatively low, and the countryside offers a peaceful lifestyle that’s difficult to find elsewhere.
Explore unique homes across Japan and discover a different side of the country.
Who Am I
Japan House Deals
Japan House Deals is a project sharing unique and affordable houses across Japan.
From countryside homes to traditional kominka, the goal is to introduce a different side of Japan beyond major cities like Tokyo and Osaka.
We share real properties, local lifestyles, and hidden places throughout Japan for people interested in relocation, renovation, investment, or simply discovering Japanese culture.
Discover affordable and unique properties across Japan.
Every week, I review thousands of property listings and carefully select 7 hand-picked properties for subscribers.
Most featured homes are priced under $70,000 USD (approximately ¥10 million), with some available for less than $10,000 USD.
Subscribers receive exclusive property listings, access to previous newsletters, and interactive property location maps to help explore each property’s location and surrounding area.
Whether you’re looking for a traditional Japanese home, a countryside retreat, a renovation project, or an investment opportunity, the Japan House Deals Newsletter helps you discover some of the best-value properties available across Japan.
Property Inquiry Service
$30 USD per property
Interested in a property but need more information before contacting the real estate agency?
I’ll contact the real estate agency on your behalf and ask up to five questions about the property.
Once I receive their reply, I’ll translate everything into English and provide you with a clear and easy-to-understand summary.
✅ Examples of Information We Can Confirm
- Is the property still available?
- Can a foreign buyer purchase it?
- What is the condition of the house (roof, termites, structural issues, etc.)?
- Is the land classified as residential or agricultural?
- What utilities are available (water, sewage, electricity)?
- Are there any additional costs or important restrictions?
You may also request your own questions (up to 5 in total).
📋 What You’ll Receive
✔ A complete English translation of the real estate agency’s response
✔ A clear summary of the important information
✔ The real estate agency’s contact details
✔ Reliable information to help you decide whether to move forward with the property
Important Information
Some properties may not be available for foreign buyers due to legal restrictions, agricultural land regulations, or the seller’s requirements.
My role is to contact the real estate agency and obtain accurate information on your behalf. While I cannot guarantee that every property can be purchased by a foreign buyer, I’ll make sure you receive reliable information directly from the agency.
After the Inquiry
If you decide to purchase the property, you’ll communicate directly with the real estate agency, as they handle:
- Property viewings
- Price negotiations
- Contracts
- The purchase process
If you need help translating emails or communicating with the real estate agency afterward, additional translation and communication support is also available as a paid service.
Property Research Service
$200 USD per search
Looking for a property in Japan that matches your specific budget, preferred location, and requirements but don’t know where to start?
I’ll personally research Japanese property listings and handpick up to 5 properties that best match your requirements, helping you save time and discover properties that may be difficult to find on your own.
✅ What’s Included
✔ A personalized property search based on your budget, preferred location, and requirements
✔ Up to 5 carefully selected properties
✔ Original listing links for every property
✔ Property information summarized in English
✔ Key information such as price, location, floor plan, building size, land size, age, access, and other available details
✔ Important points or potential restrictions found in the original listing
🏠 If You Want to Purchase a Property
If you find a property from the search results that you are seriously interested in purchasing, I can connect you with an international real estate agency that works with overseas buyers.
The agency can then assist you with the actual purchase process, including:
- Confirming whether the property is still available
- Communicating with the relevant real estate agency or seller
- Confirming whether the transaction can proceed with an overseas buyer
- Arranging property viewings when applicable
- Purchase procedures
- Price negotiations
- Contracts
- Closing and completion of the real estate transaction
Any fees related to the actual real estate transaction will be explained directly by the real estate agency.
📋 Before You Order
This service is designed to help you discover properties that closely match your individual requirements.
Because every property is unique and availability changes frequently, I cannot guarantee that I will find your ideal property or a property that meets every specific requirement.
For example, properties with a very specific location, view, condition, size, or other unique requirements may be difficult to find within your budget.
Some properties may also have restrictions or circumstances that make purchasing difficult for an overseas buyer. These may include land classification, seller requirements, property-specific conditions, or other factors.
If you decide that you are seriously interested in purchasing one of the properties, the international real estate agency will confirm the important details and requirements for proceeding with the transaction.
⚠️ Important
Japan House Deals is not a licensed real estate agency.
The Property Search Service is a property research and discovery service. Japan House Deals does not negotiate property prices, prepare real estate contracts, act as a real estate broker, or complete real estate transactions.
All negotiations, contracts, purchase procedures, transaction requirements, and final confirmations are handled by the licensed real estate professionals involved in the transaction.
The Property Search Service is considered complete once up to 5 selected property recommendations have been delivered.