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Yes. Japanese real estate for foreigners works the same as it does for citizens — you get identical ownership rights, with no extra fees, no visa requirements, no renovation mandates, and no minimum stay rules.

Japan's property taxes are very low. Fixed Asset Tax and City Planning Tax together usually total around 1.7% of the assessed value. For affordable homes, annual taxes can be as low as $600 USD.

Not necessarily. While visiting is recommended, our bilingual partner realtors can handle much of the process remotely, including property viewings via video call and paperwork assistance.

Yes, but rules vary dramatically by city. Nationally, minpaku (short-term rentals) are capped at 180 days/year. On top of that, cities add their own restrictions — Osaka bans it in residential zones, Kyoto allows only ~60 days/year, and Sapporo limits it to weekends only. Owner-occupied properties often get exemptions. Use our Zoning / Airbnb eligibility layer on the Pro plan to check rules for any property.

No. Buying property does not grant residency, a visa, or citizenship. However, owning property can support certain visa applications.