Japanese Property Registration for Foreign Owners: Overseas Address Evidence in 2026

Japan’s Ministry of Justice provides practice guidance on address evidence when a foreign national living overseas becomes the registered owner of Japanese real estate. Overseas buyers should align the registered address, identity evidence and name spelling with the judicial scrivener before closing.

Practical impact

Do not rely on a general rule alone. Combine primary-source checks with case-specific professional review based on the property, parties, residence and contract terms.

Verification date

Based on primary official sources checked as of September 2, 2026. Reconfirm current requirements for individual cases.

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