An American Couple Explored Japan for a Diamond in the Rough

With their sights set on an income-generating investment they could also live in, two Californians set out to buy a ...

We started a website to help foreigners buy cheap homes in Japan. We've bought 6 homes ourselves, but it's not the money-maker you'd expect.

Two friends started AkiyaMart as a Zillow-like website to search for homes in Japan. They now own 6 homes in Japan, but the ...
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Why Are Hawaiians Buying Property in Japan?

Japan is very popular right now. According to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), an astounding 40% more foreigners came to Japan in January 2025 than the previous year. Fueled by the ...
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I bought a cheap home in Japan sight unseen. The $26,000 I spent is a better investment than a vacation home in the US.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Erik Buhrow, who bought a house in Japan's Niigata Prefecture through AkiyaMart, a site that helps foreigners buy abandoned Japanese homes known ...
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I bought a cheap home in Japan sight unseen. The $26,000 I spent is a better investment than a vacation home in the US.

Erik Buhrow bought a home in Japan for $26,000 while he was still living in the US. Buhrow, who grew up in Japan, wants to return at some point when his career is over. In the meantime, he plans to ...