Japan's land ministry has recently asked municipalities to gather information on the nationality and residency status of foreign tenants moving into public housing, to help ensure community rules are ...

The number of foreigners visiting and living in Japan is increasing. For foreigners that want to spend more time in Japan, the need for housing or real estate is an important priority. Using data from ...

TOKYO, Japan – December 12, 2025 – Tokyo Portfolio has been recognized as the top foreigner-friendly real estate agency in Tokyo by Japan Insider, a leading publication covering life and business in ...

A cottage industry has spun up in Japan in the last few years offering abandoned houses, known as akiya, to foreigners. Many countries have stock of underused housing, though Japan is certainly one of ...