Shu Matsuo Post
I help people buy 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
What is your biggest frustration when searching for property in Japan?
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Owning a house in Japan doesn't automatically grant you a visa, and the rules just got a lot stricter for 2026. 🛂🏠
From the new ¥30 million Business Manager requirement to "seasonal" stay limits, here’s how to match your residency to your real estate goals.
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What if "home" isn't where you live, but where your family is? ❤️
Meet the retired couple from Switzerland who decided that hotels weren't enough. They wanted a real home base in Japan to spend meaningful time with their children. From buying the property sight-unseen to navigating a remote renovation, their journey in Chiba is unlike any other "foreigner buying property" story I've told.
Full tour and interview out now. You won't want to miss what they discovered along the way.
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Living next to a Japanese graveyard might sound unconventional, but these "kibō shisetsu" often hide surprising benefits! 🕯️🌿
Discover how these quiet, green spaces can offer peace, sunlight, and a significant discount on your dream home.
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One home, two cities. 🚄✨
Cities like Takatsuki sit perfectly between Osaka and Kyoto. You get 25-minute access to both urban cores, distributing demand and keeping detached home prices accessible.
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Don’t let the 2026 headlines slow you down.
Japan’s property market is still wide open! 🏠✨
While the government is increasing transparency with new disclosure rules, the right to buy and own an Akiya remains unchanged.
It's just time to get comfortable with a little more digital paperwork.
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647,000 vacant homes in Tokyo alone. 🏚️📍
In the next leg of the Tokyo Akiya Marathon, I’m running through Sumida-ku. It’s a place where the futuristic Skytree stands in stark contrast to the traditional, low-rise charm of old-school Tokyo.
Is it possible to find "Akiya" in one of Tokyo’s most famous wards? The answer surprised me.
New video out now. Any guesses on how many abandoned homes we found?
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A ¥0 house on an island with more cats than people. 🐈⬛🏯 What’s the catch?
This Sanagi Island home is offered at ¥0, but the logistics are the real price. From ferry-dependent supplies to extreme depopulation, we’re breaking down who this "deal" is actually for.
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What is your biggest "language fear" when it comes to living in rural Japan?
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