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HOW TO BUY A HOUSE IN JAPAN

Akiya Japan

Bestseller60+ pages

How to Buy a House in Japan

The complete guide for foreign buyers

Step-by-step process, legal requirements, costs, due diligence, managing from abroad, and visa options. Everything you need to buy confidently.

  • →Buying process (7 steps)
  • →Full cost breakdown
  • →Due diligence checklist
  • →Visa & long-stay options
  • →Managing from abroad

$20Free with annual subscription ($79.99/yr)

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JAPAN REGIONAL LIVING GUIDE

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New80+ pages

Japan Regional Living Guide

Find the perfect prefecture for you

Deep-dives into 12 regions: climate, cost of living, community, internet access, nearest city, and what daily life actually looks like for foreign residents.

  • →Tohoku highlands
  • →Shinshu (Nagano)
  • →San'in coast
  • →Shikoku countryside
  • →Kyushu volcanic belt
  • →+ 7 more regions
$15one-time
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JAPAN FESTIVAL CALENDAR & GUIDE

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Popular50+ pages

Japan Festival Calendar & Guide

100+ matsuri across all 47 prefectures

Month-by-month guide to Japan's best festivals: Awa Odori, Gion Matsuri, Nebuta, Yuki Matsuri, cherry blossom spots, and hidden local celebrations.

  • →Spring sakura festivals
  • →Summer fireworks & Obon
  • →Autumn harvest matsuri
  • →Winter snow festivals
  • →Regional hidden gems
$10one-time
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JAPAN GOURMET GUIDE

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Coming Soon70+ pages

Japan Gourmet Guide

Regional cuisine, markets & food culture

From Kyoto kaiseki to Osaka street food, Hokkaido seafood to Okinawa champuru — a region-by-region guide to Japan's extraordinary food culture.

  • →Regional ramen styles
  • →Local market guides
  • →Izakaya etiquette
  • →Seasonal ingredients
  • →Food travel itineraries
$12one-time
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