Real Estate & Relocation Support in Japan
Buying or renting property in Japan from overseas is difficult without someone on the ground: listings are mostly in Japanese, viewings need to happen in person, and the paperwork (guarantor requirements, contracts, utilities) follows local conventions that can be hard to navigate remotely.
Hire a local real estate professional to view properties on your behalf, research neighborhoods and school districts, and guide you through relocation.
You can ask about city properties in Tokyo's 23 wards, Osaka and Kyoto, resort investment areas like Niseko, Karuizawa and Hakuba, and vacation homes in Okinawa.
Who this is for
- Foreigners searching for property to buy or rent in Japan
- Families relocating to Japan who need help choosing a neighborhood or school district
- Investors who want an independent, on-the-ground view of a property before committing
- Anyone who can't travel to Japan in person for viewings
How we're different
- You can start from overseas: Japanese real estate agencies sometimes deprioritize overseas inquiries or ask you to visit Japan first. On jpwork hub, you send a request from abroad and hear back from specialists who can view properties on your behalf.
- On your side, not the seller's: A seller's agent is working to close the sale of their listing. Partners on jpwork hub don't introduce or broker properties through this service — they check the property and its surroundings for you.
- Verified identity and credentials: Our Partners are vetted, and their profiles show badges for identity checks, verified credentials and signed NDAs.
What's included
- Advice on how to approach your property search
- On-your-behalf property viewings, with photos and video reports
- Neighborhood, school district, and commute research
- Full-day accompanied property tours when you're in Japan
- Guidance through contracts, guarantor requirements, and the local buying process
What you can't request
- Formal sale or lease brokerage (executing a mediation agreement or negotiating transaction terms). This service covers accompanied viewings and information only — please contract directly with a licensed real estate broker for the actual transaction.
- A direct transaction with a Partner you met through this service, outside the platform and without us involved
Each Partner sets their own prices for online consultations, on-your-behalf viewings, full-day tours and other plans, so you can compare what's included and the price before you book.
Area coverage varies by Partner — send a request and available Partners in your area will respond.
Real Estate FAQ
How is this different from contacting a Japanese real estate agency directly?
An agency's staff are mainly working to close sales of the properties they handle. Partners on jpwork hub don't introduce or broker properties through this service; they work on your side, viewing properties on your behalf and researching the surroundings. You can start from overseas and get an independent look before you travel.
Can foreigners buy property in Japan?
Yes. Japan places no restrictions on foreign nationals purchasing real estate, whether or not you hold a visa or residency. That said, financing as a non-resident can be more limited, and the buying process follows Japanese conventions that a local professional can help you navigate.
Can someone view a property for me if I can't travel to Japan?
Yes. Partners offering on-your-behalf viewings will visit the property, check its condition, sunlight, noise, and surroundings, and send you a photo or video report.