As of April 2025, an important update to Japan’s Building Standard Law has officially come into effect and it has meaningful implications for anyone buying or renovating vacant homes, known as akiya. Whether you're a DIY renovator, real estate investor, or simply planning to turn a countryside retreat into a guesthouse, here's what you need to know.
Japan’s Building Standard Law Has Changed …
As of April 2025, an important update to Japan’s Building Standard Law has officially come into effect and it has meaningful implications for anyone buying or renovating vacant homes, known as akiya. Whether you're a DIY renovator, real estate investor, or simply planning to turn a countryside retreat into a guesthouse, here's what you need to know.