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Japan’s Housing Depreciation: Understanding the Unique Real Estate Market

Japan’s Housing Depreciation: Understanding the Unique Real Estate Market

Japan’s housing depreciates quickly, impacting tax benefits and investment value. Learn why and how it affects property owners and investors.
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Aguri Osada
Aguri Osada ライター
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