Journal

Field notes on Northern Nagano real estate.

Long-form essays on the regions, kominka craft, and the practicalities of owning property in Japan as an overseas buyer.

Kominka renovation — what stays, what changes
Kominka renovation

Kominka renovation — what stays, what changes

Restoring a 100-year-old timber-framed home is less about reinventing it than about clarifying what is already there.

Tax guide for foreign buyers — appointing a tax agent, FX, and the 10.21% withholding
Tax & legal

Tax guide for foreign buyers — appointing a tax agent, FX, and the 10.21% withholding

The three tax steps every non-resident owner of Japanese property needs to plan, in plain English.

Buying a second home in Northern Nagano — what English-speaking buyers need to know
Buying a home in Japan

Buying a second home in Northern Nagano — what English-speaking buyers need to know

A practical guide for overseas buyers considering a villa, kominka, or land in Nozawa Onsen, Shiga Kogen, Madarao, or Togari.