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Buying A House in Japan as a Foreigner: Mortgages, Costs & Legal Tips
Properties & Akiyas February 27th, 2026

Buying A House in Japan as a Foreigner: Mortgages, Costs & Legal Tips

Know these 6 key tips and your how-to guide to buying a house in Japan.
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Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
City Planning Tax in Japan: What to Know and How to Pay

City Planning Tax in Japan: What to Know and How to Pay

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, 642 of Japan's 1,719 municipalities require property owners to pay city planning taxes.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
Real Estate Acquisition Tax in Japan: A Quick & Easy Guide

Real Estate Acquisition Tax in Japan: A Quick & Easy Guide

Today, we look at Japan’s real estate acquisition tax, sent out 6 months to a year after your property registration.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
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