Yes. That’s the short answer, and unlike most countries in Asia, it really is that simple. Japan is one of the most open real estate markets in the world for foreign buyers. No citizenship requirement. No residency requirement. No reciprocity clause. No foreign ownership caps. No special permits. An American, a Nigerian, a Brazilian, a …
The story of how a forgotten Hokkaido location becomes an internationally recognized property market has already happened once, close enough to Otaru to be instructive.
This year my focus is on creating, family, and health. Actually in the order of health, family, and creation. And on making Xcrol work.
For those who can make it work (like me) there are some upsides that outweigh the downsides of this kind of lifestyle..