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- Essay 11 min read
Buying a Condo in Japan: 10 Things to Check Before You Sign [2026]
Updated:10 checks before buying a condo in Japan: the June 1981 seismic standard (by building confirmation date), repair reserves, monthly carrying costs, the Important Matters explanation, and foreigner financing — from a Nihonbashi purchase.
- Life 5 min read
Is Shin-Okubo Tokyo's Only Koreatown? Cultural, Support & Business Hubs [2026]
Updated:Shin-Okubo remains Tokyo's clearest Korean shopping and dining district. For resident support and Korean startup programs, official hubs such as Mindan branches and KSC Tokyo serve different needs.
- Investment 13 min read
Are Hachioji Home Prices Really Cheap? Hino & Akishima Compared [Ep.11·2026]
Updated:Hachioji averaged ¥379,000/m² in 2025 transactions, but station areas reached about ¥600,000/m² while outskirts fell to ¥200,000–¥300,000/m². Here is how Hachioji, Hino, and Akishima differ.
- Investment 4 min read
Korea–Japan Inheritance Tax: Residency and Japan’s 10-Year Test [2026]
Updated:Ten years in Japan does not automatically make every worldwide asset taxable. Start with both parties’ address, nationality, residence status and history, then map each asset.
