Who I Am
About me
Hi I’m Tatsuya. I support Aussies.
I will support your real estate purchase in Japan with my expert knowledge in real estate and extensive business experience in Japan.
Why Me?
I am not involved in selling real estate in Japan. Throughout my experience in both Japan and Australia, I have always been on the buyer’s side. The logic of sellers and buyers is entirely different.
All real estate companies operating in Japan provide services by acting as sellers.
There is nothing more dangerous than signing a real estate contract simply based on what the seller tells you.
Do you believe that all Japanese people are honest and trustworthy?
The answer is no.
This is a universal truth, especially in the real estate industry.
My compensation is solely based on providing advantageous advice to Australian buyers.
I am not in a position to profit from selling properties. This naturally means that I have no incentive to push subpar properties onto clients. Instead, I build trust by working in the best interests of Australian buyers, which in turn results in my compensation.
When you consider this natural dynamic, it becomes clear that:
I am in the best position to support you when purchasing real estate in Japan.
I am a qualified real estate transaction specialist in Japan, with legal knowledge and hands-on experience in both Japanese and Australian real estate transactions—making me a rare resource in this field.
I am fluent in Japanese, but more importantly, I understand Japan’s business culture and real estate practices, which is critical for navigating transactions successfully.
Additionally, I have over 20 years of business experience in Japan, along with extensive investment experience.
This is also recognised by the Queensland and Australian government.
This is because my visa was assessed based on my previous business achievements in Japan and was issued through an invitation from the Queensland government under the Business Innovation and Investment Visa steam.
If my achievements were not genuine, I would not be living in Australia with a business investment permanent visa (Visa Subclass 888).
This means I approach real estate transactions like a business, focusing on minimising risks, reducing initial investment costs, and negotiating effectively.*
Traditional real estate agencies do not operate with this mindset, which is why I believe my services offer unique value.
My approach ensures that you get the best possible deal while mitigating risks—something that typical real estate intermediaries do not prioritise.
*I do not provide advice as an investment advisor under the law. Additionally, my services are limited to real estate transactions in Japan.
Why I Started This Service
One day, while I was in Osaka for my business, I happened to be browsing a community page on Facebook for the Brisbane suburb of Tarragindi where my family and I used to live.
There, I came across a post that said:
“Hi, is there anyone in the community with experience purchasing property in Japan from Australia. I’m a non-Japanese speaker and am finding it difficult navigating the websites I need to for research. Am happy to pay for your time, thank you.”
As someone staying in Australia on an investor visa, I immediately understood how this person felt.
After all, property prices in Japan are about one-third of those in Australia. There was a strong desire to buy, but at the same time, the language barrier created a dilemma—how to even begin researching?
I genuinely wanted to help.
The post mentioned that he was willing to pay for assistance, but I responded by saying that I would do it for enjoyment and that the Queensland minimum wage would be enough for me.
A few days later, I received an MS Word document from him, listing his questions.
The file contained around ten fundamental concerns—questions that anyone considering purchasing real estate in Japan would naturally have.
As a licensed Real Estate Transaction Specialist who has been thinking about business and investment since my late 20s, I found these questions extremely simple.
More than that, after analysing his situation, I realised that what he was hoping for was not actually the best course of action for him.
So, while I had to tell him that his initial idea might not be feasible, I provided responses that outlined the best possible approach for his situation.
His response to my reply changed everything.
Up until that point, I had been running businesses in both Japan and Australia, but all of my services had been targeted at Japanese clients.
For a long time, I had been wondering if there was a way to do something meaningful for the people living in Australia. However, I had never found a clear answer.
But that single message from him gave me clarity—I realised that I could contribute to Australian society through my knowledge and experience.
This was the beginning of my new career.
Not Only Help To Buy Properties
I have extensive experience in real estate transactions and property ownership in both Japan and Australia.
I have built a new home in Japan, fully renovated an aging reinforced concrete property for corporate use, and purchased a detached house in Brisbane, Australia.
Through these experiences, I have gained firsthand knowledge of the legal and business practice differences between Japan and Australia, the process of constructing a new home, tax regulations, issues with older properties, and the entire renovation process—from contract negotiations to project completion.
I have personally encountered and navigated all the challenges that Australians may face when purchasing real estate in Japan.
More importantly, these experiences come from the buyer’s perspective, not the seller’s.
When I purchased and renovated an older property, the process was not without difficulties.
I dealt with electrical system upgrades due to aging infrastructure and roof leak repairs, which are not common in standard residential purchases.
When building my own home, I discovered that the lead carpenter was elderly and causing multiple issues.
To ensure a higher-quality build, I negotiated with the construction company, had all the carpentry work redone, and replaced the lead carpenter with a younger, more capable professional.
These experiences have proven invaluable in providing practical and realistic advice to my clients today.
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My qualification for real estate
A Qualified residential land and building trader (Takken-shi) is a nationally certified qualification for conducting real estate transactions in Japan.
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