Foreign Ownership Rights
AbiertoJapan is one of the most foreign-friendly property markets in Asia. Foreign nationals have exactly the same property ownership rights as Japanese citizens. There are no restrictions on the type, number, or value of properties a foreigner can purchase. Full freehold ownership is available. No government approval is required. No reciprocity requirements exist. Property ownership does not require Japanese residency or a visa.
- No restrictions whatsoever on foreign ownership of residential, commercial, or industrial property
- Full freehold ownership available -- identical rights to Japanese nationals
- No government approval or permits required for foreign buyers
- No residency, visa, or reciprocity requirements for property ownership
- No limit on number of properties or total value owned
- Foreign Investment in Land Act (FEFTA) requires post-acquisition notification for certain property types (not approval, merely reporting)



