VACANT HOMES · CLEAR SOURCES · FREE ACCESS
A free, English-language starting point for akiya—vacant homes listed by municipalities and trusted local sources across Japan.
Building a source-first index across Japan.
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Reviewed listings are organized in English and remain linked to the original Japanese source.
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AI concept · not a photoA two-storey timber house in the hills of Kamigaragawa, sold as-is with a large plot, garden, garage and storage building.
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AI concept · not a photoA compact two-storey light-steel house in Negafu with four rooms, public water and sewer connections, and nearby everyday services.
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AI concept · not a photoA sunny detached house in Kanaya with parking and two accessory buildings, close to the Makuyama River in a quiet settlement.
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AI concept · not a photoA compact timber home in Kami-Ashibetsu with floor heating, central heating and several stated equipment upgrades for snow-country living.
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AI concept · not a photoA two-storey timber house in the Koyanagida area with four bedrooms, one-car parking and schools and daily services within walking distance.
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AI concept · not a photoA single-storey timber house in Kawanabe with eight rooms, a large plot and municipal water, close to a supermarket and post office.
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We make scattered Japanese listings easier to discover without pretending that translation replaces due diligence.
Read our methodologyMunicipal akiya banks and trusted local publishers become the starting point.
Core details are organized in English with translation clearly identified.
Every listing points back to the Japanese source, with the date we last checked it.
BUYER GUIDES
Practical context for overseas buyers, written to prevent expensive assumptions.
See all guidesOwnership is possible, but it is separate from visas, financing, registration and the practical work of managing a home from overseas.
8 min read Read guide →A source-first path from the first listing check through inspection, contract, payment, registration and ongoing care.
12 min read Read guide →The asking price is one line in a much larger project budget. Plan for closing, condition, renovation and years of ownership.
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