Buying Process

How foreigners buy property in Japan.

A clear eight-step process. Foreign buyers often need practical support beyond the transaction itself — we coordinate both.

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  1. 01

    Focus Meeting

    We listen to your situation: use case, budget, timeline, location, family, and risk posture. Output: a shared definition of what success looks like.

  2. 02

    Search & Shortlist

    Curated shortlist from on-market and select off-market sources in Japanese-language databases — filtered to what actually fits you.

  3. 03

    Property Visits or Remote Review

    In-person viewings or detailed remote review with floor plans, photography, and on-the-ground notes from our team.

  4. 04

    Broker Agreement & Letter of Intent

    Buyer-side broker engagement and a written letter of intent, with terms translated into clear English.

  5. 05

    Sales Contract & Statement of Important Matters

    Review of the sales contract and the legally required Statement of Important Matters, with explanations of every clause.

  6. 06

    Settlement & Registration

    Funds transfer, judicial scrivener coordination, title registration, and delivery of keys.

  7. 07

    Owner Setup

    Utilities, insurance, tax proxy, furnishing, renovation introductions, vendors, and property management handoff.

  8. 08

    Ongoing Support

    Optional retainer or as-needed support: tenant matters, renovation, future transactions, and family logistics.

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