Finding a cheap house in Japan is the fun part. Then comes the paperwork. Most investors assume buying a house is just a matter of transferring money and signing a paper. In Japan, it is a formal, regulated event that can take hours.

Before the deal is legal, a licensed specialist has to sit you down and read the property’s entire Important Matters document out loud. They cover everything from road access and disaster zones to termite history and future development restrictions.

If you do not speak the language, you are often just nodding along while they describe potential deal-breakers.

The good news is that you do not have to be in the room. Sumica Inc. acts as your representative. We sit through the mandatory explanation, verify the legal risks, and sign the documents using a Power of Attorney. We ensure that when you pay your deposit, you know exactly what you are buying.

Don’t let the bureaucracy scare you off. We are here to handle the fine print so you can focus on the investment.