🇯🇵 Buy Property in Tokyo, Japan
6,733 properties from $61K to $4934K
Median Price
$482K
Avg Size
538 sq ft
Listings
6,733
About Tokyo
One of the world's safest and most efficient cities, with a subway system that puts every American city to shame and an endlessly fascinating food scene. Housing is the biggest expense, and apartments are small by US standards, but daily life costs (transit, food, healthcare) are often lower than comparable US cities. English signage is widespread but Japanese is essential for real integration, and the work culture demands long hours.
6,733 Listings in Tokyo
Living in Tokyo
What American expats need to know about Japan
Visa
Digital Nomad Visa — launched April 2024, requires ¥10M+/yr income (~$68,000). Valid only 6 months with no extension; must leave for 6 months before reapplying. Business Manager Visa is the long-term alternative — requires opening a Japan-based business with ¥5M+ capital (¥~$34,000).
Cost of Living
Excluding rent, a single person needs ~$900 USD/mo; a family of four ~$3,300 USD/mo. Rent (1-bed, city center): Tokyo ~$1,000, Osaka ~$700, Kyoto ~$650, Fukuoka ~$600. Groceries run ¥1,200-1,800/day per person. Overall 20-40% below US major cities thanks to a weak yen; Tokyo is comparable to Chicago.
Key Fact
The digital nomad visa does not grant residency — you cannot open a bank account, sign a phone contract, or rent a standard apartment. You will need a gaijin-friendly share house or serviced apartment.
Life in Japan
Bullet trains through mountain valleys, convenience stores that put restaurants to shame, and a society of quiet precision where ancient temples hide between neon-lit skyscrapers.
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