Shu Matsuo Post
I help people buy and sell homes in Japan
I’m Shu, TED speaker, educator, real estate investor, founder of Post FI, co-founder of AkiyaHub.
Checkout the links below to learn more about how I can help YOU turn your Japanese real estate dreams into reality, or subscribe to watch the real-life stories of hundreds of others who I have helped already.
Shu Matsuo Post
Why compromise on square footage just to live near a major Japanese city? 🚄🏠
While Tokyo forces buyers to choose between a tiny layout or a two-hour commute, Kyoto's suburban neighbor Kameoka plays by completely different real estate rules.
Read all about it here:
akiyahub.com/articles/where-to-buy-in-japan-kansai…
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Not all "free" houses in Japan are created equal. 🔑⚠️
Marcus toured two zero-yen properties in the same area to see what you actually get for zero dollars. One looked like a dream deal near an airport, the other looked like a money pit waiting to happen.
New video out now! Get ready to see both sides of the free house market.
https://youtu.be/S6iy9ixetXU
2 days ago | [YT] | 139
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Thinking about buying property in Japan, but worried about new legal roadblocks? 🇯🇵📄
While rule updates like mandatory nationality disclosure are kicking in for 2026, the core policy hasn't shifted at all. You can still hold full freehold ownership with zero visa requirements, you just need to know how to handle the administrative paperwork!
Learn about it here:
akiyahub.com/articles/can-a-foreigner-buy-property…
Which recent update feels like the trickiest part of buying property in Japan?
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Think living close to a major Japanese airport guarantees a quick commute? ✈️🇯🇵
The reality is that geographic distance means very little in Japan if the train lines don't line up.
Discover why a same-budget home near Osaka’s airport offers a vastly different lifestyle compared to one near Tokyo’s international terminals here:
akiyahub.com/articles/airport-access-living-japan-…
3 days ago | [YT] | 186
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Think all vacant homes in Japan are abandoned, rundown shacks? 🏚️❌
From centuries-old countryside farmhouses to modern suburban builds, Akiya come in a surprisingly diverse range of styles to fit almost any lifestyle.
Explore the full guide and find out which type of house fits your dream Japan project:
akiyahub.com/articles/what-is-an-akiya-and-why-you…
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The hardest part of passing down property in Japan isn't the inheritance tax, the tax is just math. The real challenge is the choices your family has to make when you're no longer here. ⚖️🏡
In today’s video, I’m getting personal about my own estate planning, what a gyōseishoshi taught me about Japanese company laws, and the three biggest mistakes families make when they aren't prepared.
Whether you already own property in Japan or plan to, this is the information no one talks about until it’s too late.
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Buying property in Japan is exciting, but what happens to your Akiya when you're no longer here? 🏠🕊️
For foreign owners, the biggest hurdle for heirs isn't usually Japanese inheritance tax, it’s trying to locate scattered documents across borders, languages, and time zones during grief.
Read more about it here:
akiyahub.com/articles/ending-note-japan-property-o…
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Thinking about the future of your property in Japan? 🏠⏳
Here is the truth about Japan's 3-month deadline rule and how it affects your family's future inheritance.
Learn about it here:
akiyahub.com/articles/inheriting-property-in-japan
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Most people visit Japan in a rush. James and Lisa bought a house so they could finally slow down. 🏠⏳
For around $110K all-in, this retired California couple found a 1998 multi-generational home in Shizuoka with Mt. Fuji views and a beach just down the street. It took missing out on a few other properties to get here, but they finally have a space built exactly for their needs.
The full walkthrough of this unique coastal property out now. Don't miss it!
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Think those viral English Akiya listings show you everything available in Japan? 🏚️❌
In reality, they are only the tip of the iceberg, with millions of properties completely hidden behind language and location barriers.The vast majority of Japan's vacant homes never make it onto English websites due to hidden addresses and relationship-driven local agents.
Discover the digital workarounds and visual tools that allow international buyers to bypass the language barrier entirely here:
akiyahub.com/articles/akiya-listings-in-english-wh…
What is your biggest frustration when trying to search for property abroad?
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