From Tokyo to Hokkaido, there’s a growing interest in buying a home in Japan—here's how to get into the game
If watching the Tokyo Olympics has you fantasising about buying a home in Japan, you better act fast. According to Sotheby’s International Realty, enquiries on residential property in the country in March 2021 was “nearly five times greater than those received in March 2020.”
Considering how attractive Japan is as a travel destination—it hit a record 31.88 million tourists in 2019—it’s no surprise that there are people who want to splurge on something permanent in the Land of the Rising Sun. Here’s a primer on where to invest and how to find your dream home in Japan: