Research Guides
Practical guides for researching property in Japan, from lot numbers and due diligence to zoning, hazards, and source checks.
A neutral guide to the main websites and data sources used to research property in Japan, and where Japan Property Research fits in the workflow.
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Read guideWhen to go straight to government and registry sources, and when JPR is the faster way to work.
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Read guideA start-here overview of how property research works in Japan, what to check first, and which deeper guides to use next.
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Read guideA step-by-step guide to the full property research workflow in Japan, from listings and lot numbers to registry checks, zoning, hazard maps, and land prices.
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Read guideThe core checks buyers, agents, investors, and developers should run before moving forward on a property in Japan.
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Read guideA practical guide to finding lot numbers in Japan, resolving street addresses to parcels, and connecting listings, maps, registry records, and land research.
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Read guideA practical guide to checking land-use constraints and disaster risk before you underwrite or buy property in Japan.
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Read guideA clear guide to checking who owns a property in Japan, what the registry shows, and how to request official records.
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Read guideA practical guide to requesting Japanese property registration records, what information they contain, and when to use them.
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Read guideA plain-English guide to the Japanese property registry, including ownership, mortgages, location, and land details.
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Read guideAn explanation of Japan’s lot number system, why it differs from street addresses, and why it matters for land and registry research.
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Read guideA practical guide for foreign buyers, investors, and researchers who need to understand listings, lot numbers, registry records, and land data in Japan.
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