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Practical notes on buying, renting, and living in Japan’s residential market.
Lifestyle · 2026-04-23 · 12 min
Summer heat and choosing the right apartment
Orientation, insulation, and AC condition as comfort factors — not afterthoughts.
Investment · 2026-04-15 · 11 min
Cashflow discipline for small Tokyo investors
Vacancy buffers, repair reserves, and realistic net yield thinking.
Rentals · 2026-04-01 · 10 min
Rental guide for foreign residents in 2026
Common document requests and how to communicate preferences clearly.
Selling · 2026-03-23 · 9 min
Selling with light renovations: when it helps
Paint, cleaning, and fixture updates that can improve first impressions.
Legal · 2026-03-14 · 12 min
Why some condo management fees are rising
Aging buildings, labor costs, and what buyers should review in meeting minutes.
Buying · 2026-02-28 · 11 min
A practical spring 2026 buying strategy
How to shortlist, visit, and decide without rushing the deposit.