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My clients are happy!!

I supported the purchase of a property in Iiyama City, which is close to Nozawa Onsen and ski resorts. I received feedback from Bren, who lives in WA.

“I’m an Australian buyer and had been looking at Japanese property myself for a few months. It became clear pretty quickly that finding properties was only part of the challenge. The harder part was understanding which ones were genuinely viable and worth acting on.

I chose to work with Tatsuya because he could quickly filter out noise, explain trade-offs clearly, and give me confidence in decisions that had real consequences.

Tatsuya identified the property on a Friday and flew to Japan the following Wednesday to complete a mandatory in-person viewing. With other overseas buyers already planning trips to view the house, that local presence and decisiveness is what ultimately secured the property. It’s exactly the kind of support that’s hard to replicate remotely as a foreign buyer.”

During this business trip to Japan, I accompanied Anthony from New South Wales, an urban planning specialist and snowboard instructor, on a viewing of a traditional Kyoto-style townhouse he was purchasing in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture. The property was equipped with a rural-style septic system, which is common in Japanese countryside homes. As a result, we conducted an on-site inspection with the real estate agent to obtain a cost estimate for connecting the property to the public sewer system.

We also carefully checked for any issues specific to vacant homes, such as water leakage or termite damage. While some minor concerns were observed—which is to be expected in an unoccupied property—we found no major issues, which was remarkable considering the extremely low asking price.

Anthony promptly submitted a purchase offer on-site, which was accepted by the seller without delay. I am truly pleased to have developed a close and friendly relationship with him, as if we were longtime friends. I wholeheartedly support his new life in Japan.

Against the backdrop of rising property prices in Myoko City, Anthony’s unique and forward-thinking approach led to his recent purchase. Although the property is located in the urban center of Joetsu City, it features the distinctive architectural style of a traditional Kyoto townhouse. These types of homes often have an earthen-floored entrance area (doma), which in this case functions much like an indoor garage—providing a space to park a vehicle inside the house.

With local izakayas nearby to enjoy during evenings and Lotte Arai Resort just a 30-minute drive away, Anthony saw the opportunity to enjoy snowboarding in the winter and a city lifestyle with friends during the rest of the year. I fully support his creative vision, which effectively combines the best of both worlds. Given the current market trends, it is only a matter of time before buyers in Myoko begin to shift their attention toward Joetsu City as a more accessible and attractive alternative.

In addition, during this trip, I also conducted an online property viewing for another client, this time for an apartment located in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture. The client was very pleased with the property and submitted a purchase offer, which was also accepted by the seller. I was particularly happy that we successfully negotiated an $8,000 price reduction, despite the property being in a prime location and beautifully renovated. I remain committed to helping bring smiles to the faces of many Australians through their property journeys in Japan.