House + Home

Here are 10 tips to live more sustainably in Japan, including using greener transport, reducing plastic use, and going paperless.

Ready to contribute to an eco-friendly society and dispose of your waste like a local? Learn how you can recycle and sort your trash in Japan.

Do you want to send your loved ones post from Japan? Here is all you need to know about the country’s postal services.

Can Americans buy property in Japan? We explain the rules, taxes, and process for US citizens buying real estate in Japan.

A simple guide to property taxes in Japan for expats, covering purchase costs, recurring ownership taxes, and rental income.

If you’re a Brit in Japan you may be wondering about buying a new home there to live in, take vacations in, or use as an investment. In March 2026 it was reported that Japan’s foreign resident population topped 4.1 million people in 2025. That’s an increase of over 9% on the year before, and the first […]

Learn how to sell property in Japan and move the proceeds abroad. Our guide covers taxes, documents, timings, fees, and Wise options for expats.

If you’re planning to buy, this guide explains lender routes, documents, timelines and how to move your deposit or final payment into Japan, but it’s for general information only, not legal, tax, financial or mortgage advice.

Expats can legally buy property in Kyoto. However, buying a house in Kyoto still means looking beyond the listing price, getting across the required local paperwork, learning about differences between wards, and understanding the risks that are easy to miss in an older city.

Buy a house in Tokyo can be expensive and the process can feel paperwork heavy for expats. This guide explains the real costs, neighbourhood tradeoffs, legal steps and smarter ways to move purchase money into yen.

Ready for the next chapter in life? Learn how you can buy real estate in Japan, including requirements, average housing prices, and sealing the deal.

Read all about mortgages in Japan in 2026, including the application process, eligibility for expats, and insurance requirements.

Discover all you need to know about renting accommodation in Japan, including the housing options available, tenancy laws, costs, and more.

Having a local phone number and access to your data is essential to use local services in Japan, as well as finding maps and transport timetables. This guide helps you navigate the market and pick the right one for your needs.

Choosing a VPN in Japan? Learn how expats pick safely — legality, streaming, public Wi-Fi, setup, costs and cross-border payments covered.

Looking to set up your utilities in Japan? Learn about the process of finding a supplier, paying your bills and reporting outages.

Discover all you need to know about mobile phone plans and SIM cards in Japan, including the packages offered, costs, and where to buy them.

Learn how to keep your household connected in Japan, from setting up the TV, home phone, and internet to paying bills and reporting faults.

Moving to Japan? From banking to the news, these must-have apps will help you help make your transition smoother.