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Japan Real Estate Knowledge Hub
Independent, English-language guidance for buying and renting property in Japan: foreign-buyer process, akiya, rental initial costs, apartment-layout definitions, and city-by-city market data for Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Sapporo.
Definitions
What is 1DK? Japan Apartment Guide
Understand 1DK apartments in Japan: one room plus dining-kitchen, how it differs from 1K and 1LDK, and who it suits.
What Is 1LDK in Japan?
Learn what 1LDK means in Japan, how it differs from 1K and 1DK, and what foreign renters should check before viewing.
What is 2LDK? Japan Apartment Layout Guide
Learn what 2LDK means in Japan, how rooms are counted, who it suits, and what to check before renting or buying.
What is 3LDK in Japan? Layout, Size and Who It's For
Learn what 3LDK means in Japan, typical size context, who it suits, and what families should check on floor plans.
Japan Apartment Types: 1K, 1DK, 1LDK, 2LDK — Complete Guide
Decode Japan apartment types from 1R and 1K to 3LDK, with clear room-count rules, layout differences, and search tips.
Wood vs Steel vs Concrete: Japan Apartment Building Types Explained
Compare wood, steel, RC and SRC apartment buildings in Japan, including listing terms, buyer checks, and common structure myths.
RC Construction (Reinforced Concrete) in Japan: What Buyers Must Know
Learn what RC construction means in Japan, how reinforced concrete buildings work, and what buyers should check before purchasing.
Buying & Renting Guides
Akiya: How to Buy a Cheap Vacant Home in Japan as a Foreigner
A practical guide for foreigners buying akiya in Japan, covering vacant-home searches, due diligence, title registration and FEFTA reporting.
Can Foreigners Buy Property in Japan? Complete Legal Guide (2026)
A 2026 legal guide for foreigners buying property in Japan, covering ownership rights, FEFTA reporting, title registration and risks.
Japan Property Investment Guide for International Buyers (2026)
A 2026 Japan property investment guide for international buyers covering deal routes, taxes, FEFTA reporting, due diligence and market risk.
Key Money in Japan (Reikin): What It Is and How to Avoid It
Learn what key money in Japan means, when reikin is non-refundable, how it differs from shikikin, and ways to reduce move-in costs.
Moving Out in Japan: Exit Fees, Cleaning Costs and Tenant Rights
Learn Japan move-out rules, exit fees, cleaning costs, shikikin deductions and tenant rights under restoration guidance.
How to Rent an Apartment in Japan as a Foreigner (2026)
Step-by-step 2026 guide for foreigners renting in Japan, including documents, screening, guarantors, costs and move-in checks.
Japan Rental Initial Costs: Complete Breakdown (2026)
See Japan rental initial costs in 2026, including shikikin, reikin, advance rent, agency fees, insurance and guarantor fees.
Renting in Tokyo as a Foreigner: The Complete 2026 Guide
Step-by-step 2026 guide to Tokyo rentals for foreigners, covering costs, guarantors, contracts, documents and move-in checks.
Service Apartments Tokyo: What They Are and When to Use Them
Learn what service apartments in Tokyo include, when to use them, how they compare with rentals and what to check before booking.
Shikikin: Japan's Rental Deposit Explained (2026 Guide)
Understand shikikin in Japan, what deposits cover, when deductions are valid, and how to protect your refund when moving out.
Market Reports
Kyoto Property Guide: Tourism Rules, Prices and Investment (2026)
Kyoto property investment guide for 2026 with official prices, tourism rules, accommodation tax and minpaku risk notes.
Osaka Property Guide: Prices, Yields and Investment Analysis (2026)
Osaka property investment guide for 2026 with official land-price data, rental-yield context and risk notes for buyers.
Sapporo Property Guide: Investment Analysis and Price Data 2026
Sapporo property investment guide for 2026 with official land-price data, gross-yield context and risk notes for buyers.
Tokyo Property Prices by Area: Independent Data Guide (2026)
Compare Tokyo property prices by area using 2026 MLIT land data, new condo figures, and resale contract benchmarks.