Find and evaluate affordable homes in Japan faster.
Weekly Property Deals
10 handpicked homes every Wednesday — photos, prices, map, direct source links, and full archive from day one.
Open the newsletter →Research Tools
Budget calculator, hazard score, neighbourhood analysis, prefecture finder, 730+ akiya banks, Japan Future Map — all in one place.
View the tools →Partner Network
Vetted professionals for when DIY research isn't enough — agents, judicial scriveners, renovation teams.
See partners →Complete Buyer's Guide
Need the bigger picture first? The guide walks you through the entire process — legal, tax, budget, renovation — so you know what to expect before you start looking.
Read the guide →Buying in Japan feels simple from the outside. It usually isn't.
Without structure
- Jumping between listing sites, blogs, maps, and translation tabs
- Cheapest homes attract attention first, even when they're poor fits
- Hard to compare regions, risks, and realistic next steps
- Hours of research with no clear idea what deserves follow-up
With Akiya Labs
- Deals give you a better starting point each week
- Research tools add context that raw listings never show
- Partner network helps when you need support beyond research
- The guide gives structure when you need process clarity
Built from real buying experience.
I bought a house in Japan in 2023. Akiya Labs exists because the research process was harder than it needed to be — scattered information, hidden costs, and too much time comparing things manually.
Before you buy: 12 costly mistakes foreign buyers make in Japan
A short checklist covering the most common blind spots foreign buyers hit.
One membership, full access.
Newsletter, tools, guide, partner network — everything from day one.
Trial
- Access for 7 days
- 4 tools included
- One-Time Payment
Quarterly
- Full membership access
- Newsletter + all tools
- Renews quarterly
Premium
- Full membership access
- Best price per month
- Full year of access
Lifetime
- Everything, forever
- All guides included
- All future tools included
- No renewals
Questions
What do I actually get with the membership?
Weekly property deals (10 homes every Wednesday), 6 research tools (budget calculator, hazard score, neighbourhood analysis, prefecture finder, akiya bank directory, Japan future map), a complete buyer's guide (21 chapters), and access to the partner network.
The 1 week Trial does not include neighbourhood analysis and Japan future map tools
Is this only for people ready to buy now?
No. Most members start in the research phase. The tools and guide are designed for people still figuring out where, what, and whether to buy. The trial exists for early exploration.
Can foreigners actually buy property in Japan?
Yes. Japan has no legal restrictions on foreign property ownership. No visa or residency requirement for the purchase itself. The process has specific steps, but it's fully open to foreigners.
What makes Akiya Labs different from free resources?
Free content tells you that cheap houses exist. Akiya Labs gives you the tools to evaluate whether a specific house is worth your time — hazard data, neighbourhood scoring, budget modelling, and picks that save hours of browsing.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. All recurring plans can be cancelled anytime from your account. No lock-in, no cancellation fees.
Your home in Japan
starts with information.
Listings, tools, data, and a guide — everything to find, research, and buy property in Japan.