GUIDES · 19 ARTICLES
Investing in Japanese property, in English
The Japan-specific numbers, tax rules, and financing quirks that generic real-estate guides miss. Written for non-resident and overseas investors.
Fundamentals
Gross vs Net Rental Yield in Japan
Why the Suumo headline yield overstates the truth; NOI Japanese-lender style.
Cash Flow Basics: Japan Rental Property
Every line of a Japanese rental P&L, worked with realistic Tokyo studio numbers.
DSCR for Japanese Property Loans
The 1.2–1.3 lender line, formula, and remedies when your deal doesn't clear.
Foreign Buyer
How to Buy Japanese Property as a Foreigner
No residency required. Financing, escrow, remittance, licensing — step by step.
Non-resident Withholding Tax (20.42%)
How withholding works, refund via annual filing, tax representative, treaty relief.
Remittance & FX for Japan Investors
Bank vs FX-broker spreads, reporting thresholds, receiving rent overseas.
Property Managers for Overseas Owners
Bilingual PM, fee structure, and vetting questions before signing.
Tax
Depreciation & After-tax Cash Flow
Statutory schedules, used-property short schedule, and the shelter it creates.
Japan Property Tax Explained
1.4% + 0.3% of assessed value, residential land discount, timing.
Capital Gains Tax on Japanese Property
20.315% long-term vs 39.63% short-term, and the 5-year clock.
Japan Tax Treaties (US/UK/SG/HK/AU)
What treaties change for Japan rental income — and what they don't.
Corporate vs Individual Ownership
GK/KK vs personal — the crossover math and the fixed running cost.