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Real Estate

The Law has been Changed to Incentivise the sale of Akiya in Japan

Making up nearly 14% of Japanese homes, Japan has a lot of vacant houses “akiya” (空き家). Despite their low cost, the demand for purchasing an akiya seems not to be there.  One part of ...

In Real Estate, Nov 08, 2024

How to become a Real Estate Broker in Japan

Are you considering a career in real estate in Japan? If so, getting a real estate brokerage license would be beneficial. In this article, I will explain everything you need to know a...

In Real Estate, Aug 28, 2024

Why are real estate agencies in Japan closed on Wednesday

If you have ever been in the market for a new apartment in Japan, you have probably noticed all the agencies are closed on Wednesday. Maybe you thought nothing of it, but it is a real...

In Real Estate, Aug 21, 2024

Lifestyle

Do you need a Car in Japan?

Japan is known for its public transit and general convenience quality of life, so most would assume that living there would excuse them from having to own a car. While that is true fo...

In Lifestyle, Nov 29, 2024

How to prevent bugs from getting into your apartment in Japan

As an island nation with high humidity, Japan has quite a few creepy crawlies that like to get into your apartment. In this article, I will discuss everything you need to know to prev...

In Lifestyle, Oct 13, 2024

Business

Why Start your Business in Japan

When people think of countries to start their business, Japan is rarely at the top of their minds. Despite this, I genuinely believe that Japan is a country you should consider. Here ...

In Business, Dec 13, 2024