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Practical notes on buying, renting, and living in Japan’s residential market.
Selling · 2024-12-10 · 10 min
Year-end seller checklist for Tokyo homeowners
Documents, pricing realism, and timing considerations before the New Year pause.
Lifestyle · 2024-12-03 · 9 min
Living along the Toden Arakawa Line
Why streetcar access still shapes daily life around Takinogawa and Nishigahara.
Rentals · 2024-11-26 · 12 min
Key money in late 2024: what renters were still seeing
How initial move-in costs varied across older and newer rental buildings.
Buying · 2024-11-19 · 11 min
Used mansion or new build in Tokyo?
A balanced look at price, renovation potential, and long-term costs.
Buying · 2024-11-12 · 10 min
Mortgage pre-checks in Japan: a calm starting point
Why confirming loan capacity early still helps first-time buyers in Tokyo.
Guide · 2024-11-05 · 9 min
Autumn property viewings in Kita-ku: what to check first
Practical viewing tips for buyers touring Tokyo’s Kita-ku as the market entered late 2024.