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Akiya, houses, land, apartments & akiya bank listings across all 47 prefectures — in English. Free to browse. Save listings, set alerts, and connect with licensed agents. Since 2020.
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Read or listen — every guide has an audio version you can play on the page or download as MP3.
A practical guide for foreign buyers over 55 planning to live in Japan long-term: NHI, long-term care insurance, senior care facility costs, visa realities, and what to budget before you relocate.
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Japan's immigration system frustrates many would-be residents. Here's an honest look at who Japan is actively recruiting, what the visa thresholds actually are, and which paths are genuinely accessible.
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Akiya (空き家) means "empty house" in Japanese. With over 9 million vacant homes across the country, Japan's akiya represent one of the most affordable entry points into property ownership — and foreigners can buy with the same rights as Japanese citizens, no visa required.
Some municipalities offer akiya for free. Rural homes commonly sell for ¥500,000–¥5,000,000 ($3,500–$35,000 USD).
Japan has no restrictions on foreign property ownership. Buy land and buildings outright, purchase remotely with a licensed agent.
Akiya Japan aggregates municipal akiya banks and real estate listings into one English-language search — 1,151,000++ properties across all 47 prefectures.
May 2026 Update
One useful addition to the map this month, plus three new guides worth reading.
Properties you have saved now show as pink heart markers directly on the map. A new "Show Saved" toggle in the toolbar filters the map down to only your saved properties, with your active search filters still applied — so you can compare saved properties against each other in a specific area or price range.
This one came from a user suggestion — so if something would make your search better, send it to [email protected] and tell us. If it makes sense, we build it.
If you have not started saving properties yet, the guide we published this month walks through how to get the most out of the feature.
More guides in the pipeline. If there is a topic you want covered, send it to [email protected].
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