Judicial Scrivener

Closing a Property Deal in Japan: Settlement, Scrivener, and Registration You’ve found the property, negotiated terms, and signed the contract. Now it’s time to close the deal—a multi-step process involving final payments, title transfer, and legal registration. While your real estate agent and judicial scrivener will handle much of the logistics, it’s nice to know...

Property Registration, Company Setup, Visa Support – and Can You DIY? Buying property in Japan involves more than signing a contract and paying the seller. Ownership only becomes official when it is registered with the Legal Affairs Bureau (法務局 / hōmu-kyoku). This is where judicial scriveners (司法書士 / shihō shoshi) play an essential role. What Does a Judicial Scrivener Do? A...