How to find cheap houses in Japan on your own

Discover How to Find Affordable Real Estate in Japan

It’s true: $500 houses do exist in Japan

Do $500 houses really exist in Japan?

The answer is yes, they do exist. However, they are essentially ruins and require tens of thousands of dollars in repairs.

If you’re considering acquiring a villa in Japan, there are better options available. In fact, you can find fully habitable villas for between $30,000 and $100,000.
Yes, that’s about the same as the cost of a car.

Purchase homes in Japan using the same methods and sources as the locals who are well-versed in real estate.
This approach will help you avoid unfairly high payments and secure your home in Japan.

I will show you how to find homes in Japan.

Here are some things to know about Japan:

A sandwich is $2.5.

The cost of living in Japan is low. For example, a typical lunch costs between $9 and $12. A bowl of ramen is around $7 to $8, and a sandwich at a convenience store is $2.5. Doesn’t that sound appealing?

Japanese people do not speak much English

As you might know, many Japanese people do not speak English. In fact, I, Hiro, do not speak much English, which is why I am writing this with the help of a translator. Despite everyone learning English from elementary school, most live their lives solely in Japanese.

Most valuable information is in Japanese

Since many Japanese do not speak English, competitively priced real estate listings are often posted in Japanese and are not available in English. This means that most of the information you find through an English Google search is not aimed at the general populace and tends to be pricier.

What to expect

This site’s articles are written by me, Hiro, a resident of Japan, driven by my desire to prevent you from paying unfairly high prices for real estate.

Want to search for properties yourself ?

You can get these informations.

  • How to search Japanese properties by yourself.
  • How Japanese real estate investors search for properties online.
  • The characteristics and budget considerations for different areas.