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Practical notes on buying, renting, and living in Japan’s residential market.
Buying · 2025-01-22 · 12 min
Searching for a family house in Itabashi
School routes, parking, and layout priorities for growing households.
Investment · 2025-01-15 · 11 min
Renovation ROI in compact Tokyo units
Which upgrades tend to pay back — and which mostly improve daily comfort.
Legal · 2025-01-08 · 10 min
The important matters explanation, explained simply
A plain-language overview of juuyou jikou setsumei before you sign.
Rentals · 2025-01-01 · 9 min
January 2025 rental demand after the holiday lull
What typically moves first when Tokyo renters return to active searching.
Market · 2024-12-25 · 12 min
Saitama commuter towns: space versus travel time
When a larger home outside Tokyo still makes sense for families.
Legal · 2024-12-18 · 11 min
Understanding apartment repair reserve funds
How reserve balances affect both purchase decisions and future special assessments.