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Sapporo Land Prices
Price of Land in Sapporo (2023 Update) As part of our series on real estate in Sapporo, we present some data about land prices in Sapporo, based on property appraisals by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transportation and Tourism: Sapporo Land Value Statistics The average price for land in Sapporo for 2022 was ¥102,200 per […]
Landed Japan, by Christopher Dillon
Landed Japan, by Christopher Dillon As part of our series on the best books about real estate in Japan, we are happy to present our review of Landed Japan (2018), by Christopher Dillon. We know from our research on the population of Sapporo, that the total number of foreigners living and buying real estate in […]
Japanese Real Estate Books
Books about Real Estate in Japan As a service to our clients, to students, and to professionals interested in Japanese real estate, we present our research on the best books about real estate in Japan. These books focus on Japan rather than any particular region, but wherever possible we have included details about Hokkaido real […]
Foreigners in Sapporo, by Country
What Countries Do the Foreigners Living in Sapporo Come From? In our series of original reports on real estate in Sapporo we share some basic population statistics for Sapporo (and foreigners living in Sapporo), and in this post we supply some data about which countries have the largest populations of foreigners living in Sapporo. Foreigners […]
Foreigners Living in Sapporo, Hokkaido
How many Foreigners Live in Sapporo? As part of our research on Sapporo real estate, we present some data on the estimated numbers of foreigners living in Sapporo, as well as the percentage of foreign born population in Sapporo from each country. Foreign Residents in Sapporo Sapporo is a big city (the fifth largest city […]
Sapporo Population Statistics (2023)
2023 Sapporo Population Statistics In support of our research on real estate in Sapporo, we provide some reporting and Sapporo population statistics. Below we’ll provide additional details on Sapporo population trends, some comparisons to other major cities, and more. We’ll also provide some details about the population of foreigners living in Sapporo. Sapporo City Population […]
Sapporo Houses for Sale
Buying a House in Sapporo, Japan In our role as real estate consultants at Find Hokkaido Agents, we receive a lot of requests from clients that want to buy a house in Sapporo. Sapporo, Japan is a beautiful city and a fantastic place to live. The natural beauty of Hokkaido, combined with the low cost […]
Niseko Housing Costs
Average Cost of a House in Niseko, Hokkaido While it may be the “smallest big city” in all of Hokkaido, the Niseko region is an area that generates a lot of regional excitement. As we work with clients that want to rent or buy property across Hokkaido, we receive many requests about property in Niseko. […]
Niseko Land Prices
Average Price for Land in Niseko As we work with clients that are interested in buying property in Niseko, we have receive many requests about Niseko land prices. Visitors come to Niseko on vacation, enjoy the snow and the natural environment, and often begin thinking about buying a house in Niseko, or make plans to […]
Niseko Apartment Rental Prices
Average Cost of Rent for an Apartment in Niseko As part of our series of reports on Niseko real estate, we present some data on average rent prices for apartments in Niseko. Niseko is the name for a region of Japan that includes several cities; a small city one that is actually called Niseko Town, […]
Foreigners in Niseko, by Country
What Countries Do the Foreigners in Niseko Come From? As part of our reporting on real estate in Niseko and foreigners living in Niseko, we supply some data about which countries have the largest populations of foreigners living in Niseko. Foreigners in “Niseko” As we say in our other posts about the Niseko local economy […]
Foreigners Living in Niseko, Hokkaido
How many Foreigners Live in Niseko? As part of our research on Niseko real estate, we present some data on the estimated numbers of foreigners in Niseko, as well as the percentage of foreign born population from each country. Foreigners in Niseko As we say in our more detailed reports on The Niseko Story and […]
Niseko Population Statistics (2022), Hokkaido
2022 Niseko Population Statistics, Hokkaido As part of our series of reports on real estate in Niseko, Hokkaido, we bring you some relevant Niseko population statistics. Below we’ll provide trends about the population of Niseko (and Kutchan town), and also show the relative size of Niseko, with local comparisons to the population of Sapporo or […]
The Niseko Story
The Niseko Story: The Smallest Famous City in Japan As we develop our series of reports on real estate in Niseko, we can share a local perspective on what we call “the Niseko Story.” Niseko is a very special part of Hokkaido, a place of extraordinary natural beauty and potential. It is not the largest […]
T&N International Nagatomo Law
T&N International Nagatomo Law Professional Corporation As part of our series on the best immigration lawyers in Sapporo, we present this professional profile for T&N International Nagatomo Law Professional Corporation. Services and Legal Specialty T&N International Nagatomo Law is a full service legal firm that offers a range of services, primarily regarding international matters. As […]
Otaru Apartment Rent
Average Price for an Apartment in Otaru As part of our series on Otaru real estate, we present our research on Otaru apartments and the average rent for an apartment in Otaru. While the population of Otaru is not that large, we get a lot of requests to rent or buy property in Otaru. When […]
Otaru Housing Costs
Average Cost of a House in Otaru, Hokkaido How much does it cost to buy a house in in Otaru? Working as real estate consultants here in Hokkaido, we get a lot of requests for property in Otaru. And while there is Otaru apartments for rent, the typical request we hear for the area is […]
2022 Otaru, Hokkaido Population (by Year)
2022 Population of Otaru, Hokkaido by Year As part of our series on real estate in Hokkaido, we present some population statistics for Otaru, Hokkaido. Otaru, A City by the Sea Otaru is a seaside city, with a canal that historically served shipping and business interests. Until the early 1900s, Otaru was a significant business […]
Apartment Guarantor Fees
Rent Guarantor Cost for an Apartment in Sapporo As part of our series on Renting an Apartment in Sapporo, we will share what you need to know about an apartment guarantor company in Sapporo. What is a Guarantor Company for Rent When you’re renting an apartment in Japan, it is common that the owner of […]
Single Family House in Sapporo
Single Family Homes in Sapporo, Japan Sapporo has a full range of housing options. Our in-house research shows that while many people live in apartments, almost 50% of renters and buyers choose single-family homes or detached homes in Sapporo. While all the places in which we live are considered housing, “a detached house” in Sapporo […]
Renting An Apartment in Sapporo
How to Rent An Apartment in Sapporo In this post we share some ideas to help you prepare to rent an apartment in Sapporo. Below we’ll review the basic process for renting, the typical costs to move-in, what documents are needed to sign a contract, and other details you may need as you search for […]
Rent an Apartment in Sapporo: Move in Fees
Costs and Fees to Move Into an Apartment in Sapporo As part of our series on renting an apartment in Sapporo, here is a breakdown on the various fees and move-in costs associated with signing a contract to rent a Sapporo apartment. In this post we’ll discuss: — Move-In Costs Include Both the Rent and […]
Hokkaido International Schools
International Schools in Hokkaido and Sapporo For some families moving to Hokkaido, sending children to an English-speaking school may be part of transitioning to life in Japan. There is basically one international school in Hokkaido, and a few other options for English-language education. In this post we will share some information on English-language K-12 schooling […]
Japanese Real Estate Acquisition Tax
Real Estate Acquisition Tax in Japan As part of our series on taxes in Japan, here we focus on Japanese real estate taxes in particular, and in this case, on the real estate acquisition tax (不動産取得税) in Japan. Japanese Real Estate Taxes As you buy real estate in Hokkaido, there will be a few taxes […]
Sapporo Tax Offices
Paying Tax in Sapporo Japan Taxes are important and can be complicated. There can be specific concerns when you’re buying real estate in Sapporo as a foreigner. When you are unsure or need help, there are resources and local tax offices in Sapporo that may help you to understand the Japanese income tax system and […]
Sapporo Furnished Apartments
Furnished Apartments in Sapporo Japan For anyone coming to Sapporo for an extended stay, finding a place to live can be an important priority. It’s a big city and there are a full range of possibilities to consider in terms of Sapporo housing options. For many people with the intent to stay for a long […]
Lawyers for Foreigners in Hokkaido
Japan Legal Support Center and Japan Federation of Bar Associations There are two national services in Japan that might help foreigners find a lawyer in Hokkaido. These are services that can help those that don’t speak Japanese find answers to legal questions in Japan. Both services offer some help in English and other languages. The […]
Find a Lawyer in Hokkaido
Find a Lawyer in Hokkaido For business and other needs, foreigners and expats commonly need the services of a lawyer in Hokkaido. In fact, for foreigners trying to buy property or to extend their stay in Japan, a local Hokkaido attorney often provide services that are an essential part of a successful plan. In this […]
Find a Real Estate Agent in Sapporo
Sapporo Real Estate Agents Sapporo is the fifth largest city in Japan, and the largest city in Hokkaido. The vast majority of the population of Hokkaido is located in Sapporo, and that is where the majority of the real estate is located as well. When you’re ready to find a real estate agent in Sapporo, […]
Buying Property in Hokkaido as a Foreigner
Buying Property in Hokkaido as a Foreigner There are many reasons why expats and foreigners want to buy property in Hokkaido. Sapporo, in particular, is a major city (5th largest in Japan), with excellent quality of life, and a reasonable cost of living. Hokkaido offers extensive opportunities to experience nature from world class skiing in […]
Find Real Estate Agents in Hokkaido
How to Find a Hokkaido Real Estate Agent As you consider buying property in Hokkaido, one of the most important steps is finding a local Hokkaido real estate agent that represents your interests and has the experience to help you make a smart purchase. This can be even more of a challenge (and even more […]
A Guide to Buying a House in Hokkaido
Steps to Buy a House in Hokkaido Buying a house is an exciting time and can be one of the biggest and most important decisions of your life. Japan is very friendly to foreign ownership of property. And while the process can be similar to what you may know from other countries, understanding the procedure […]
Sapporo Wards: Minami-Ku Housing Costs
Housing Cost for Sapporo’s Minami-Ku As part of our series of posts on real estate data for Sapporo’s wards, this post will provide the average rental price and the cost to buy a house in Minami-ku, Sapporo, in the prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. Minami-Ku Real Estate Profile Ward: Minami-ku City: Sapporo, Japan Average Cost to […]
Sapporo Wards: Kiyota-Ku Housing Costs
Housing Cost for Sapporo’s Kiyota-Ku As part of our series of posts on real estate data for Sapporo’s wards, this post will provide the average rental price and the cost to buy a house in Kiyota-ku, Sapporo, in the prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. Kiyota-Ku Real Estate Profile Ward: Kiyota-ku City: Sapporo, Japan Average Cost to […]
Sapporo Wards: Teine-Ku Housing Costs
Housing Cost for Sapporo’s Teine-Ku As part of our series of posts on real estate data for Sapporo’s wards, this post will provide the average rental price and the cost to buy a house in Teine-ku, Sapporo, in the prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. Teine-Ku Real Estate Profile Ward: Teine-ku City: Sapporo, Japan Average Cost to […]
Sapporo Wards: Atsubetsu-Ku Housing Costs
Housing Cost for Sapporo’s Atsubetsu-Ku As part of our series of posts on real estate data for Sapporo’s wards, this post will provide the average rental price and the cost to buy a house in Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo, in the prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. Atsubetsu-Ku Real Estate Profile Ward: Atsubetsu-ku City: Sapporo, Japan Average Cost to […]
Sapporo Wards: Nishi-Ku Housing Costs
Housing Cost for Sapporo’s Nishi-Ku As part of our series of posts on real estate data for Sapporo’s wards, this post will provide the average rental price and the cost to buy a house in Nishi-ku, Sapporo, in the prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. Nishi-Ku Real Estate Profile Ward: Nishi-ku City: Sapporo, Japan Average Cost to […]
Sapporo Wards: Toyohira-Ku Housing Costs
Housing Cost for Sapporo’s Toyohira-Ku As part of our series of posts on real estate data for Sapporo’s wards, this post will provide the average rental price and the cost to buy a house in Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, in the prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. Toyohira-Ku Real Estate Profile Ward: Toyohira-ku City: Sapporo, Japan Average Cost to […]
Sapporo Wards: Shiroishi-Ku Housing Costs
Housing Cost for Sapporo’s Shiroishi-Ku As part of our series of posts on real estate data for Sapporo’s wards, this post will provide the average rental price and the cost to buy a house in Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo, in the prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. Shiroishi-Ku Real Estate Profile Ward: Shiroishi-ku City: Sapporo, Japan Average Cost to […]
Sapporo Wards: Higashi-Ku Housing Costs
Housing Cost for Sapporo’s Higashi-Ku As part of our series of posts on real estate data for Sapporo’s wards, this post will provide the average rental price and the cost to buy a house in Higashi-ku, Sapporo, in the prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. Higashi-Ku Real Estate Profile Ward: Higashi-ku City: Sapporo, Japan Average Cost to […]
Sapporo Wards: Chuo-Ku Housing Costs
Housing Cost for Sapporo’s Chuo-Ku As part of our series of posts on real estate data for Sapporo’s wards, this post will provide the average rental price and the cost to buy a house in Chuo-ku, Sapporo, in the prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. Chuo-Ku Real Estate Profile Ward: Chuo-ku City: Sapporo, Japan Average Cost to […]
Sapporo Wards: Kita-Ku Housing Costs
Housing Cost for Sapporo’s Kita-Ku As part of our series of posts on real estate data for Sapporo’s wards, this post will provide the average rental price and the cost to buy a house in Kita-ku, Sapporo, in the prefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. Kita-Ku Real Estate Profile Ward: Kita-ku City: Sapporo, Japan Average Cost to […]
Housing Costs in Sapporo
Average Cost of a House in Sapporo How much does it cost to buy a house in in Sapporo? That is a common question for new arrivals and for those that are getting ready to buy a home in Sapporo. Housing prices in Sapporo, of course, cover a full range from bargains to relatively expensive […]
Average Rent Prices for Sapporo
Apartment Rental Prices in Sapporo “How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sapporo?” This is a common question. First, we can give you a range of prices to help you rent an apartment in Sapporo. As you are ready for more specific information, we can introduce you to local agents that will […]
Sapporo Wards Real Estate Data
Sapporo Wards Real Estate Data The city of Sapporo, Japan is divided into areas called “wards.” You can think of Sapporo Wards as something close to “neighborhoods.” Each ward can be further divided into specific neighborhoods, but as a general way of talking about real estate, understanding the wards will help you to buy or […]
Sapporo Wards by Population
Sapporo Wards by Population Below we present a list of the population of each ward in Sapporo Japan (2020 data). Sapporo is a large city. Whether you’re looking at Sapporo houses for sale or to rent an apartment in Sapporo, some basic data can help you to begin to understand the city and the difference […]
Sapporo Apartments for Rent
Renting Apartments in Sapporo At FindHokkaidoAgents, we use our local real estate knowledge to help you find apartments in Sapporo. We can quickly introduce you to pre-screened real estate agents from our network to help you to choose from several excellent Sapporo apartments for rent. Our service is free. It’s easy. Let’s get started. Planning […]
REINS is the MLS Service for Japan
REINS is the MLS Service for Japan Visitors to Find Hokkaido Agents come to learn more about how to buy Hokkaido property or about renting an apartment in Hokkaido. As part of that process, our visitors often ask: How can I view available properties online here in Hokkaido? Does Hokkaido have a multiple listing service […]
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About Find Hokkaido Agents We provide person-to-person introductions to prescreened agents that help clients from around the world rent, sell, and buy property in Hokkaido. We search our custom database of over 1,500 agents to connect you to real estate professionals that speak your language, address your needs, and are available now to help you […]
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Press Page At Find Hokkaido Agents, we offer a unique perspective on foreigners buying property in Japan, and local Hokkaido real estate business that can provide support for those kinds of clients. We welcome collaboration with the press and other media. Media Contact Phone: (+81) 50-5539-1650 Email: press (a) findhokkaidoagents.com We are a Japanese company, […]
Taxes in Japan
Taxes in Japan As we help our clients with real estate in Hokkaido, we get a lot of questions about taxes in Japan for foreigners. In this article, we will review some common Japanese tax topics. Japanese Tax System If it is normal for locals to be confused by the tax regulations in their home […]
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Our List of Services We provide free, personalized introductions to: Real estate agents in Hokkaido Real estate loans/lenders Real estate tax consultants/accountants Property managers Judicial scriveners and real estate law Home inspection experts Immigration lawyers and visa attorneys Business consultants Business tax and pension consultants/accountants Get Help Now To get help, please provide us with […]
Sell Real Estate in Hokkaido
Sell Property in Hokkaido We make person-to-person introductions to local, English-speaking real estate agents to help you sell Hokkaido property. We will: Search our exclusive database to find available agents for you that speak English Connect you to multiple local agents that can help you sell or buy property in Hokkaido Prescreen the agents to […]
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Real Estate Loans in Hokkaido
Loans for Real Estate in Hokkaido Need a real estate loan? We make person-to-person introductions to local, English-speaking bankers, lenders, and mortgage brokers to help you buy property in Hokkaido. Japan is friendly to foreign investment and it is relatively easy to buy property in Japan as a foreigner. For buyers than can pay the […]
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Rent an Apartment, House, or Condo in Hokkaido We make person-to-person introductions to local, English-speaking real estate agents to help you find Hokkaido apartment rentals or even rent a house in Hokkaido. We will: Search our exclusive database to find available agents for you that speak English Connect you to multiple local agents that rent […]
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Buy Property in Hokkaido We make person-to-person introductions to local, English-speaking real estate agents to help you buy property in Hokkaido. We will: Search our exclusive database to find available agents for you that speak English Connect you to multiple local agents that can help you sell or buy property in Hokkaido Prescreen the agents […]
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