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How to Buy an Akiya in Japan in 30 Days (Yes, Really!)
Date
June 19, 2025

How to Buy an Akiya in Japan in 30 Days (Yes, Really!)

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Are Foreign Buyers Driving Up Prices in Rural Japan?
Date
August 18, 2025

Are Foreign Buyers Driving Up Prices in Rural Japan?

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The Top 5 Prefectures With Rising Akiya Demand 2025
Date
August 17, 2025

The Top 5 Prefectures With Rising Akiya Demand 2025

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How the Depopulation Crisis Is Affecting Akiya Prices
Date
August 16, 2025

How the Depopulation Crisis Is Affecting Akiya Prices

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Living Off-Grid in a Japanese Akiya
Date
August 14, 2025

Living Off-Grid in a Japanese Akiya

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Where Can You Still Find Traditional Machiya for Sale?
Date
July 28, 2025

Where Can You Still Find Traditional Machiya for Sale?

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Buying in a Hot Spring (Onsen) Town: Good Idea or Bad?
Date
July 26, 2025

Buying in a Hot Spring (Onsen) Town: Good Idea or Bad?

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Akiya Near Tokyo: Towns Within 2 Hours of the City
Date
July 25, 2025

Akiya Near Tokyo: Towns Within 2 Hours of the City

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Where to Buy an Akiya Near a Famous Temple or Shrine
Date
July 24, 2025

Where to Buy an Akiya Near a Famous Temple or Shrine

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Can You Buy in a Depopulated Village and Still Get Internet?
Date
July 23, 2025

Can You Buy in a Depopulated Village and Still Get Internet?

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What to Know About Buying in Snow Country (Yamagata, Akita, etc.)
Date
July 20, 2025

What to Know About Buying in Snow Country (Yamagata, Akita, etc.)

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How Close Is Too Close? Akiya Properties Near Nuclear Zones
Date
July 19, 2025

How Close Is Too Close? Akiya Properties Near Nuclear Zones

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Best Prefectures for Foreign Buyers Looking for Quiet
Date
July 18, 2025

Best Prefectures for Foreign Buyers Looking for Quiet

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Exploring Kyoto Prefecture’s Lesser-Known Villages
Date
July 15, 2025

Exploring Kyoto Prefecture’s Lesser-Known Villages

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Where to Find Waterfront Akiya Properties in Japan
Date
July 14, 2025

Where to Find Waterfront Akiya Properties in Japan

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Buying a Home in a Former Samurai Castle Town
Date
July 13, 2025

Buying a Home in a Former Samurai Castle Town

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The Best Towns in Nagano for Buying a Ski Chalet Akiya
Date
July 11, 2025

The Best Towns in Nagano for Buying a Ski Chalet Akiya

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Why Tottori Is the Underrated Akiya Capital of Japan
Date
July 10, 2025

Why Tottori Is the Underrated Akiya Capital of Japan

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7 Things That Make an Akiya Hard to Sell
Date
July 4, 2025

7 Things That Make an Akiya Hard to Sell

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Can You Buy a Japanese Home While Living Abroad?
Date
July 3, 2025

Can You Buy a Japanese Home While Living Abroad?

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How to Contact City Hall About a Vacant Property in Japan
Date
July 2, 2025

How to Contact City Hall About a Vacant Property in Japan

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Buying a Home in Japan Without Knowing the Language
Date
July 1, 2025

Buying a Home in Japan Without Knowing the Language

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Buying a Home in Japan Without a Realtor: Pros and Cons
Date
June 14, 2025

Buying a Home in Japan Without a Realtor: Pros and Cons

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🌟 What is an "Akiya" in Japan? 🌟
Date
July 9, 2024

🌟 What is an "Akiya" in Japan? 🌟

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Navigating the Japanese Real Estate Market: A Foreigner’s Guide
Date
September 9, 2024

Navigating the Japanese Real Estate Market: A Foreigner’s Guide

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Finding the Perfect Akiya: How to Start Your Search
Date
September 12, 2024

Finding the Perfect Akiya: How to Start Your Search

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Top Japanese Mortgage Lenders: Finding the Right Fit for Your Home Purchase
Date
September 22, 2024

Top Japanese Mortgage Lenders: Finding the Right Fit for Your Home Purchase

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Understanding Japan’s Real Estate Financing Options for Foreigners
Date
January 26, 2025

Understanding Japan’s Real Estate Financing Options for Foreigners

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Akiya Homes as an Investment Opportunity
Date
December 4, 2024

Akiya Homes as an Investment Opportunity

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Common Challenges When Purchasing Akiya as a Foreigner
Date
November 16, 2024

Common Challenges When Purchasing Akiya as a Foreigner

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Key Factors to Consider When Buying a Second Home in Japan
Date
November 15, 2024

Key Factors to Consider When Buying a Second Home in Japan

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Can Foreigners Own Land in Japan? What You Need to Know
Date
November 14, 2024

Can Foreigners Own Land in Japan? What You Need to Know

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Differences Between Buying a Home in Japan and Other Countries
Date
November 13, 2024

Differences Between Buying a Home in Japan and Other Countries

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Renovating Your $500 Japanese Home: The Real Cost
Date
November 2, 2024

Renovating Your $500 Japanese Home: The Real Cost

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Finding the $500 Home: Japan's Akiya Dream
Date
November 1, 2024

Finding the $500 Home: Japan's Akiya Dream

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How to Get a Free Home in Japan: A Comprehensive Guide
Date
October 31, 2024

How to Get a Free Home in Japan: A Comprehensive Guide

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The Best Time of Year to Buy Property in Japan: Seasonal Real Estate Trends
Date
October 7, 2024

The Best Time of Year to Buy Property in Japan: Seasonal Real Estate Trends

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How to Get a Free Akiya: A Step-by-Step Guide
Date
October 6, 2024

How to Get a Free Akiya: A Step-by-Step Guide

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The Process of Buying a Property Through an Akiya Bank
Date
August 19, 2024

The Process of Buying a Property Through an Akiya Bank

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Akiya Banks Explained: How to Navigate Kyoto's Abandoned House Database
Date
August 9, 2024

Akiya Banks Explained: How to Navigate Kyoto's Abandoned House Database

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How to Navigate Hokkaido's Akiya Banks
Date
August 8, 2024

How to Navigate Hokkaido's Akiya Banks

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Unregistered Buildings: The Hidden Challenge of Free Properties in Japan
Date
August 29, 2024

Unregistered Buildings: The Hidden Challenge of Free Properties in Japan

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Navigating the True Costs of Acquiring "Free" Properties in Japan
Date
August 30, 2024

Navigating the True Costs of Acquiring "Free" Properties in Japan

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Outstanding Property Taxes: A Hidden Burden of Free Properties in Japan
Date
August 28, 2024

Outstanding Property Taxes: A Hidden Burden of Free Properties in Japan

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The Hidden Costs of Acquiring "Free" Properties in Japan
Date
August 26, 2024

The Hidden Costs of Acquiring "Free" Properties in Japan

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How to Navigate the Akiya Bank Listings to Find Your Ideal Home
Date
August 20, 2024

How to Navigate the Akiya Bank Listings to Find Your Ideal Home

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Navigating the Japanese Real Estate Market: Tips for Foreign Investors
Date
August 21, 2024

Navigating the Japanese Real Estate Market: Tips for Foreign Investors

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Why Old Houses Japan is Your Best Choice for Finding Akiya
Date
August 16, 2024

Why Old Houses Japan is Your Best Choice for Finding Akiya

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The Benefits of Buying Real Estate in Rural Japan with Old Houses Japan
Date
August 14, 2024

The Benefits of Buying Real Estate in Rural Japan with Old Houses Japan

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Exploring the Benefits of Using a Vacant House Bank in Japan
Date
August 17, 2024

Exploring the Benefits of Using a Vacant House Bank in Japan

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What is an Akiya Bank and How Can It Help You Find Your Dream Home?
Date
August 15, 2024

What is an Akiya Bank and How Can It Help You Find Your Dream Home?

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How to Navigate the Akiya Market with Old Houses Japan
Date
August 12, 2024

How to Navigate the Akiya Market with Old Houses Japan

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The Allure of Vacant Houses in Japan: Why Akiya Are Worth Considering
Date
August 11, 2024

The Allure of Vacant Houses in Japan: Why Akiya Are Worth Considering

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Embracing Rural Charm: Why Moving to a Japanese Small Town is the Best Decision You'll Make
Date
August 10, 2024

Embracing Rural Charm: Why Moving to a Japanese Small Town is the Best Decision You'll Make

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How to Find an Akiya Near Japan’s National Parks
Date
February 22, 2025

How to Find an Akiya Near Japan’s National Parks

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Why People Should Move Back into Small Rural Towns in Japan
Date
August 6, 2024

Why People Should Move Back into Small Rural Towns in Japan

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A Step-by-Step Timeline for Purchasing a Home in Japan as a Foreigner
Date
August 4, 2024

A Step-by-Step Timeline for Purchasing a Home in Japan as a Foreigner

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Why Each Japanese Town Has Its Own Akiya Bank
Date
August 5, 2024

Why Each Japanese Town Has Its Own Akiya Bank

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Why Homes in Japan May Not Be Built to Last: Understanding the Reasons
Date
July 13, 2024

Why Homes in Japan May Not Be Built to Last: Understanding the Reasons

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How Rare Are Akiya in Tokyo, Japan?
Date
July 18, 2024

How Rare Are Akiya in Tokyo, Japan?

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Why Japanese Real Estate Agents May Not Respond to Foreigners: Understanding the Challenges
Date
July 25, 2024

Why Japanese Real Estate Agents May Not Respond to Foreigners: Understanding the Challenges

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How to Purchase Property as a Foreigner in Japan: A Step-by-Step Guide
Date
July 27, 2024

How to Purchase Property as a Foreigner in Japan: A Step-by-Step Guide

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How to Register Your Hanko as a Foreigner in Japan: A Step-by-Step Guide
Date
July 30, 2024

How to Register Your Hanko as a Foreigner in Japan: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Possible Akiya Red Flags: What to Watch Out For
Date
July 24, 2024

Possible Akiya Red Flags: What to Watch Out For

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Working with a Japanese Real Estate Agent as a Foreigner: A Helpful Guide
Date
July 23, 2024

Working with a Japanese Real Estate Agent as a Foreigner: A Helpful Guide

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Helpful Tips for Choosing Your Akiya (Abandoned Home) in Japan
Date
July 22, 2024

Helpful Tips for Choosing Your Akiya (Abandoned Home) in Japan

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Discover Your Dream Home with Old Houses Japan: The Most Extensive Akiya Bank Across All Regions and Prefectures
Date
February 23, 2025

Discover Your Dream Home with Old Houses Japan: The Most Extensive Akiya Bank Across All Regions and Prefectures

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Navigating Building Codes and Permits for Akiya Renovations
Date
February 17, 2025

Navigating Building Codes and Permits for Akiya Renovations

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