SERVICES ACROSS JAPAN
A clear path from listing to ownership.
Buying from overseas means coordinating sellers, licensed professionals, documents, payments, and what happens after handover. We keep the next step clear in English.
- Scope and fee confirmed first
- English updates at each checkpoint
- Third-party costs identified early
ONE ENGLISH-LANGUAGE THREAD
The value is in keeping every party aligned.
Japan’s property process involves separate people with separate responsibilities. We coordinate the handoffs and explain what you need to decide next.
Listing side & local offices
Availability, foreign-buyer conditions, municipal details, and practical questions are checked in Japanese.
Licensed partner specialists
Partner agents and judicial scriveners handle regulated work within their professional scope.
Your next decision in English
You receive the key findings, open risks, costs, and next checkpoint without chasing several parties.
PURCHASE SUPPORT
Clear checkpoints before you commit
Fees below are stated in Japanese yen and exclude Japanese consumption tax.
STEP 1
Property verification
¥30,000
Our partner agent contacts the listing side; we report availability, foreign-buyer eligibility, key conditions, and next steps in English.
- Up to 10 properties
- Valid for three months
- ¥3,000 per additional property from the 11th
STEP 2
Property viewing
¥50,000
Our partner agent arranges and attends an in-person or online viewing.
- Up to two days and up to four properties
- Travel expenses are separate
- Final route and schedule confirmed in advance
STEP 3
Contract support
¥170,000
We coordinate with the partner agent and judicial scrivener, then explain the documents, schedule, and next actions in English.
- Due at contract signing
- Contract and disclosure explanation
- Settlement and handover coordination
Important: Brokerage, judicial scrivener, remittance, exchange, shipping, travel, revenue-stamp, and other third-party costs may apply separately. Akiya Journey provides consultation, research, and coordination and is not a licensed real estate brokerage or legal adviser.
AFTER-PURCHASE SUPPORT
Plan the ongoing responsibilities before you buy
Tax representative service
¥121,000
First service year
¥88,000
Per year from the second service year
Support for appointment procedures, agreed tax administration, and water-bill payment administration. The exact scope depends on the property and applicable procedure.
Utilities and payment support
¥11,000
Per utility or related service setup
¥2,200
Per non-water payment item, per month
Available when an agreed utility or other payment cannot be completed in the owner’s name and must be handled on the owner’s behalf.
Renovation and property-care introductions
We can introduce relevant local providers for renovation, inspections, maintenance, and property care. Availability, scope, and third-party fees are confirmed separately.
Buyer experiences
Get to know us before your call.
Meet Kota through Gabriel’s experience of buying a home in Japan.
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Not sure which service you need?
Start with a free 30-minute online consultation. We will confirm whether we can help and explain the next practical step.