Not every old house in Japan is worth saving. Kominka are the ones that are. Learn what separates these traditional folk houses from standard akiya, what it actually costs to buy and renovate one, and how foreign buyers can navigate the process from anywhere in the world.

Learn about Japan’s 13 zoning categories, their impact on real estate, and how they affect taxes, land use, and property investments.

Get all you need to know about key money in Japan and other terms for a smooth moving process.