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Will Japan Pay You to Move There? The Complete Guide to Rural Relocation Subsidies

Will Japan Pay You to Move There? The Complete Guide to Rural Relocation Subsidies

Japan pays families up to ¥3 million to relocate to rural towns. Here's who qualifies, how much you can get, and what the fine print actually says.
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Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer
Kominka Japan: Traditional Japanese Houses vs Akiya
Properties & Akiyas May 8th, 2026

Kominka Japan: Traditional Japanese Houses vs Akiya

Not every old house in Japan is worth saving. Kominka are the ones that are. Learn what separates these traditional folk houses from standard akiya, what it actually costs to buy and renovate one, and how foreign buyers can navigate the process from anywhere in the world.
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Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer
Japan’s Zoning Laws Explained: The 13 Land Use Zones and Their Impact
Properties & Akiyas April 30th, 2026

Japan’s Zoning Laws Explained: The 13 Land Use Zones and Their Impact

Learn about Japan’s 13 zoning categories, their impact on real estate, and how they affect taxes, land use, and property investments.
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Aguri Osada
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