Akiya purchase support across Japan
Find a home in Japan without navigating it alone.
Bilingual support for international buyers—from checking whether a property is truly available to coordinating the purchase and what comes after.
5+ yearsJapanese real estate experience
30+ casesPurchase support, including scheduled contracts
EN / JPBilingual coordination
Osaka baseSupport across Japan
Your starting route
Tell us what “Japan” looks like to you.
Choose three starting points. We’ll show the featured homes that fit—and the right next step when a listing becomes real.
01 / Area
Where would you like to begin?
02 / Budget
What purchase budget feels realistic?
03 / Readiness
Where are you in the journey?
Your route
0 featured homes match this starting point
Your next step is ready.
Fresh from our property search
Start with what catches your eye.
A few recent homes selected from Japanese property portals and real-estate listings. Availability changes, so we confirm directly before you make plans.
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Your guide in Japan
A local bridge between you and the right property.
I’m Kotaro Matsuyama, a bilingual Akiya consultant based in Osaka. I support buyers across Japan by working with local agents and specialists to explain the property, the process, and the risks before you commit.
Many attractive homes are difficult to access from overseas. Listings disappear quickly, local agents may not respond in English, and each property comes with a different set of practical and legal questions. Akiya Journey helps you move from online interest to a realistic purchase plan.
Buyer experiences
Real journeys. In buyers’ own words.
A buyer’s perspective
From the buyers themselves.
Explore original recommendations shared by buyers on Facebook.
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A conversation with a buyer
Gabriel Hyodo meets Kota.
Gabriel shares his experience of buying a home in Japan. Their English-language conversation explores communication and support beyond the listing.
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Open the original video on YouTubeIndividual experiences are not a promise of the same outcome. Akiya Journey coordinates English-language communication; partner licensed professionals carry out regulated real-estate and legal work.
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Why buyers get stuck
The listing is only the beginning.
01
Language & response barriers
Many local agencies are not set up to handle overseas enquiries, English documents, or remote decision-making.
02
Listings change quickly
A property may already be under negotiation even when it still appears online. Availability must be checked directly.
03
The process is local
Contracts, payments, utilities, taxes, renovation, and ongoing management all depend on local coordination.
Services
Support from first check to life after purchase.
Choose the support you need, with clear checkpoints before you spend time or money on the next step.
Property verification
Our partner agent contacts the listing side. We report availability, foreign-buyer eligibility, key conditions, and practical next steps back to you in English.
- Up to 10 candidate properties
- Our recommendations and your finds
- Clear English feedback before you proceed
Viewing coordination
Our partner agent arranges and attends the viewing. In-person or online support is available, depending on the property, route, and schedule.
- Up to two days and up to four properties
- Partner-agent arrangement and attendance
- Travel requirements confirmed in advance
Contract coordination
We coordinate with the partner agent and judicial scrivener, then explain the findings, documents, schedule, and next actions in English.
- Title and legal-check coordination
- Contract and disclosure explanation
- Settlement and handover interpretation
After-purchase support
Connect with the right local providers for renovation, utilities, property care, and ongoing tax administration. Tax representative support is a separate paid service: ¥121,000 for the first year and ¥88,000 per year thereafter, excluding consumption tax.
- Renovation introductions
- Utility setup guidance
- Property management referrals
- Tax representative service and fees
From first message to keys
See the route before you start.
Every property is different. These six checkpoints show who does what—and when a decision or fee comes next.
Timelines vary by property, seller, municipality, financing, and whether you visit Japan.
01
Your brief
Share your criteria or a property link
Tell us your preferred area, budget, timing, purpose, and visit plans.
02
Free · 30 minutes
Meet online and confirm the route
We clarify fit, priorities, likely obstacles, service scope, and the next paid checkpoint.
03
Verification
Check availability and shortlist
Our partner agent contacts the listing side. We report availability, foreign-buyer eligibility, key conditions, and practical next steps in English.
04
Viewing
View, compare, and decide
Our partner agent coordinates an in-person or online viewing, depending on the property and schedule.
05
Contract
Review findings and sign with clarity
We coordinate with the partner agent and judicial scrivener, explain the documents in English, and keep required actions on track.
06
Settlement & beyond
Receive the property and plan what follows
We coordinate settlement and handover, then connect you with relevant support for utilities, renovation, property care, and tax administration.
Service details
Transparent checkpoints and fees.
Fees are shown in Japanese yen and exclude consumption tax. Credit card payments are made through Stripe; international bank transfers are made through Wise. If you pay in another currency, including USD or AUD, the provider’s exchange rate and fees may apply.
Step 1
Property verification
¥30,000
Our partner agent contacts the listing side; we report back to you in English. Up to 10 properties, valid for three months.
- Availability and foreign-buyer eligibility
- Key conditions and practical next steps
- ¥3,000 per additional property from the 11th
Step 2
Property viewing
¥50,000
Up to two days and up to four properties. Travel expenses are extra.
- Arranged and attended by our partner agent
- In-person or online viewing available
- The final number may be fewer depending on travel distance and schedule
- Viewing fee is paid in advance; estimated travel costs are confirmed upfront
Step 3
Contract support
¥170,000
Due at contract signing.
- Coordinate title and legal checks with the partner agent and judicial scrivener; report findings in English
- Explain contract and disclosure documents in English
- Keep the schedule, payments, and required documents on track
- Interpretation and coordination at settlement and handover
Important: Standard brokerage, judicial scrivener, remittance, exchange, shipping, travel, and revenue-stamp costs may apply separately. Service fees are non-refundable once work begins. Akiya Journey provides consultation, research, and coordination and is not a licensed real estate brokerage or legal adviser.
Frequently asked questions
Start with the practical questions.
Can a foreigner buy an Akiya in Japan?
Foreign ownership is generally possible, but individual sellers, agencies, financing conditions, and property-specific restrictions can affect whether a purchase is realistic.
Can I complete the purchase remotely?
Some transactions can progress largely online, while others require physical documents, local representatives, or an in-person visit. We confirm the expected path for each property.
Do you only support properties shown on Instagram?
No. Social posts are examples of what is available in the market. We can also check properties you find and help search based on your criteria.
What information should I prepare before the call?
Your country and time zone, preferred area, budget, purchase timing, purpose, visit plans, preferred contact method, and any property links you already have.
Your next step
Start with a free 30-minute online consultation.
Tell us your preferred area, budget, timeline, visit plans, and any property URLs. The first call is free and helps us clarify the right next step.
Choose a free consultation timePrefer email? akiyajourney.japan@gmail.com