Japan’s Revised Condominium Ownership Act (2026): What Overseas Owners Need to Know About Voting Rights, Resolutions, and the New Domestic Manager Requirement
Japan's 2026 Condominium Act amendments: new voting thresholds, two-stage special resolutions, and a domestic manager rule for overseas condo owners.
Japan Reportedly Weighs Tighter PR Income and Pension Benchmarks — but the Published Rule Hasn’t Changed
A media report has put stricter income and pension standards for Japanese permanent residence into the conversation, and it is...
Tokyo’s Property Boom: How to Read AMRO’s ‘Warning, Not a Crisis’
When a regional research body looks at Tokyo's property boom and calls it "a warning, not a crisis," the phrasing...
Daiwa House subsidiary agrees to acquire US homebuilder Holiday Builders
Stanley Martin Homes, a US homebuilder owned by Japan's Daiwa House, has agreed to acquire Florida-based Holiday Builders.
How should overseas owners manage and rent out property in Japan after purchase?
Buying property in Japan does not end when the keys are handed over. For an overseas owner, completion is the...
How does buying property in Japan work for foreigners? From viewing to offer, contract and registration
Buying property in Japan can look simple from the outside: choose a property, agree a price, sign the contract, pay...
Can foreigners get a mortgage in Japan? Residency, income and bank screening explained
Buying property in Japan does not guarantee a mortgage. See how residency status, income source, bank policy and the property...
Japan opens public comment on higher residence-permit fees, with permanent residence fee proposed at JPY 200,000
Japan has moved a proposed increase in residence-related administrative fees into the public-comment stage. The e-Gov public comment case `315000136`...
Japan Tightens FEFTA Property Reporting — Most Non-Resident Purchases Now Require 20-Day Filing
Japan has introduced significant changes to foreign property acquisition reporting requirements, effective 1 April 2026. These shifts focus on monitoring...
Japan Quintuples Visa Fees for Foreign Nationals, First Revision Since 1978
ItemConfirmed DetailsChangeVisa issuance fees for foreign nationals are increasing.Previous Fees¥3,000 single-entry; ¥6,000 multiple-entry.New Fees¥15,000 single-entry; ¥30,000 multiple-entry.Effective DateApplications submitted on...
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