Welcome to Japan’s Kansai Property Showcase: Week 69 – January 2026 , brought to you by Omoroi Osaka. As we step into the new year, the Kansai property market is beginning to show early signs of renewed momentum, even after the year-end holiday closures across Japan. Despite limited access to listing systems and real estate offices being temporarily closed, we were still able to uncover a strong lineup of Kansai property opportunities — a promising signal for what January and

Every year, many international buyers search for Japanese real estate during the winter holidays, expecting to use their time off to browse listings, schedule viewings, or begin the purchasing process. However, the Japan real estate holiday closure  takes place every year from December 28 through January 4, during the New Year holiday period. During this time, real estate agencies across Japan fully suspend operations, property searches stop, and buyers cannot view or secure

Welcome to Week 68 of Japan’s Kansai Property Showcase – December 2025, brought to you by Omoroi Osaka.  After a short pause last week, we’re excited to be back with a fresh selection of Kansai property opportunities across Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Nara, Shiga, and Wakayama. As the year draws to a close and the winter season settles in, the Kansai property market continues to offer compelling value for buyers seeking affordable homes, lifestyle purchases, and long-term investment

House Tours in Japan: How Showings Actually Work House tours in Japan follow a unique system that is often very different from what buyers are used to overseas. Whether you’re viewing newly built homes, older properties, or conducting virtual showings from abroad, understanding how house tours in Japan  work will make your property-search experience far smoother, more efficient, and far less stressful. In this guide, Omoroi Osaka breaks down everything you need to know about

Buying a home in Japan’s Kansai region has become increasingly appealing for both domestic and international buyers searching for strong value, stable markets, and convenient lifestyles. While Osaka and Kyoto often dominate conversations, many people are surprised to discover how many cities across the region qualify as the most affordable areas in Kansai for home buyers , offering excellent transportation access, newer homes, and quiet neighborhoods at far lower prices than