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Japan Property 101
Lesson 2 of 25|Foundations

Why Japan? The Investment Case

Demographics, yields, and the yen make a compelling case

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The Investment Case for Japan

Japan offers a rare combination for property investors: high rental yields (5–12% gross in many cities), a weak yen that gives foreign buyers significant purchasing power, and a stable legal system with strong property rights. Tokyo is the world's largest metropolitan economy, yet per-square-metre prices remain a fraction of London, Hong Kong, or Sydney.

Add in low interest rates, no capital gains tax for non-residents on sales after five years, and a growing inbound tourism market, and the case becomes compelling.

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