PRADIXIUM™Buying Property in Japan as a Foreigner — 2026 Price Guide & Ownership Rules
An existing condo in Japan averages around ¥36 million nationwide, with prices up roughly 5% year-over-year as of November 2025 — and MLIT's separate land price survey showed the strongest nationwide gain since 1992 this year. Japan places no restriction whatsoever on foreign ownership, residency, or citizenship — one of the most open major property markets in the world.
No restriction on foreign nationals buying Japanese real estate, including residency status — among the most open property markets in the world. There is no minimum residency, visa, or citizenship requirement to hold title.
Extra cost for foreigners: None specific to foreign buyers beyond standard registration/acquisition taxes all buyers pay
Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)
These are dated fixtures from each source's own published report, not a live feed, and structural ownership rules that can change — verify both against the official source before relying on them for a purchase decision. Not legal, tax, or investment advice.
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