When trying to rent an apartment in Japan, landlords or property management companies often set a condition requiring applicants to be "capable of daily conversation." However, "daily conversation" is not clearly defined by any specific level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). In reality, landlords and management companies are usually not experts in language proficiency assessment, so...
In recent years, the word "akiya" (vacant house) has gained widespread international recognition. Social media and video platforms are flooded with catchy headlines like "Buy a house in Japan for next to nothing," "Make a fortune with a DIY renovation," or "Live a slow life in a traditional house." While interest in vacant property investment is surging both in Japan and abroad, the actual market is far...
The Pitfall of "Agricultural Land": What You Need to Know When Looking for Rural Property Many people dream of buying a cheap, old house in the countryside to use as a vacation home or a base for their second chapter in life. Indeed, there are surprisingly affordable properties available in regional Japan. However, when considering a property with a large plot of land, there is one crucial thing to...
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