Guides

Plain-English explanations of what the Japanese listing isn't telling you, with sources.

• Can foreigners buy an akiya in Japan? Ownership rules, akiya-bank conditions, and the real costs (2026) · 2026-09-12
• Saikenchiku fuka (再建築不可): why some cheap houses in Japan can never be rebuilt — and how to check before buying · 2026-09-12
• How to read Japan's hazard map before buying an akiya: flood depth, landslide and tsunami zones explained · 2026-09-12

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