Do I Need a Real Estate Agent or Can I Just Buy the Property I Want on My Own? When people in Japan come across a house they like, many wonder: Do I really need a real estate agent, or can I just buy it directly from the owner? On the surface, skipping an agent might look like a way to save money. But the reality can be much more complicated. More Than Just a...
Legal Restrictions
Where Are Minpaku (Airbnb) Allowed in Japan? Minpaku (Airbnb-style rentals) have become a popular option for visitors to Japan. However, the rules are not the same everywhere. In fact, each city and prefecture sets its own guidelines. Therefore, before you buy or rent out a property, you need to understand exactly where minpaku are allowed. National Framework Japan introduced a nationwide minpaku law...