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Practical notes on buying, renting, and living in Japan’s residential market.
Rentals · 2025-03-05 · 10 min
Lease renewal fees: what tenants should confirm
How renewal terms differ and why reading the contract early matters.
Investment · 2025-02-26 · 9 min
Studio investment notes around Taito
Transit access and rental liquidity in a compact investment format.
Investment · 2025-02-19 · 12 min
Buying a tenanted apartment: owner-change basics
Yield, lease terms, and practical handover points for new landlords.
Guide · 2025-02-12 · 11 min
Earthquake resistance questions to ask before you buy
Building age, seismic standards, and what to verify during due diligence.
Market · 2025-02-05 · 10 min
Is spring still a buying window in Tokyo?
How school calendars and transfers shape listing activity each spring.
Rentals · 2025-01-29 · 9 min
Guarantor companies for Tokyo rentals
What renters should expect when a landlord requires a guarantee company.