What Happens to Your Japan House When You're Not There
54K views · Apr 29, 2026 · Entertainment
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@shumatsuopost · 5 months ago · pinned
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@robertadriantan · 5 months ago
The bigger issue is whether the Japanese Government acknowledges that there are abudance of vacant and deteriorating houses..and allowing foreigners to purchase these houses, but there is no convenience of opening a bank account to manage payments for wifi usage, water or utility bills and other monthly bills and payments..that is the crucial question..having a property agent to manage the property can be essential but an ID would better suffice when determing the concept and design the houe or home owner has in mind..
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@happycook6737 · 4 months ago
Foreigners must understand that a house's value in Japan will DECREASE dramatically over time no matter what improvements/remodeling an ownsr does. Resale of the home is nearly impossible too. So if you buy one of the homes be aware it will drain your wallet with no possibility of getting any money back. As you age you will no longer be able to buy expat insurance and if you never worked and became a resident of Japan you won't have Japanese national health insurance. Another consideration
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@Kyoshi322 · 4 months ago
Another great video. Sugimoto-san definitely has a lot on her plate but you can definitely tell that she puts her all into servicing her clients and has a lot of pride in her work. Thanks Shu for another informative video and showing the finer details of the property management side of things.
@onlinegames4019 · 5 months ago
such a contrast. If a little bat is the most shocking thing she has seen and requires a professional to remove then we dont have much to worry about! <br>Also amazed that someone would move in somewhere and not introduce themselves to the neighbours + provide contact details along with a small gift. :)
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@cassandraharada3331 · 4 months ago
Hey, this is a fantastic video about being a responsible home owner here. I wish MORE people would make videos like this. Please make more of these! If we're to be a country of vacationers, people might as well get jobs out of it!
@kohbold · 2 months ago
If you're buying property to restore and flesh out the rural/dying areas in Japan, you should be able to have a visa to live there. Have it be behind a language and cultural competency test or certification for assimilation/cohesion reasons but it's wild you can own a home there but only visit it for 6 months of the year and can't even have a bank account to help pay said bills.
@Jerry10939 · 4 months ago
I’m thinking of maybe buying a house in Japan to live there and not so much as a vacation home. Possibly in the next year.
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@thaddeusswitz6081 · 5 months ago (edited)
I had to turn my headphones around as the stereo sound is flipped left to right
@GGTanguera · 5 months ago
6,000 usd income. Not bad for a PT job.
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@MonicaHubbard-r4h · 4 months ago
Shu, Hello. She is wonderful! Thanks.
@Pivot2Peace · 5 months ago
Very informative and relevant information. I'm over 50, would love to give life to a home in a quiet area of Japan and live there full time with some travel. Just don't see a full time visa option if I am unable to work and have income to support myself. 3 months tourist visa is not my goal.
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