Due Diligence Before Buying Japanese Real Estate: Using Official Data and Property Documents

Japanese property due diligence should cover title, zoning, road access, hazard exposure, building condition, management, repairs and comparable transaction information. MLIT resources such as the Real Estate Information Library and hazard information provide useful official data, but property-specific documents and professional review remain essential.

Practical impact

General rules are not enough for an individual transaction. Combine current primary government sources with case-specific professional review.

Verification date

Based on primary official sources checked as of September 2, 2026.

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